“What should I do for tooth pain after a filling?”
I had a filling on my molar tooth yesterday. Today I woke up with bad tooth pain. Should I wait or should I see a dentist?
6 Answers
It is not uncommon to do you have discomfort after a restoration has been performed however the best practice is to consult with your dentist immediately so he or she can make that determination.
Dr. Barry Cunha
Dentist
Some pain after a filling, especially if it was deep is known as hyperemia and should subside within 24 to 48 hours. PaOTC pain killers should resolve this. If the pain is severe, unmitigated with pain medication or worsens and/or lasts beyond 48 hours you should see your dentist.
It is often normal to have post-operative discomfort after a dental procedure. I would recommend an over-the-counter pain medicine for the first day or two after a procedure. If the discomfort is severe enough, call you doctor and contact them if the pain continues after a few days.
You should contact your dentist. Often times, the new filling is just biting a little wrong. When a patient is numb it is often difficult for the patient to put their teeth together in the "usual" way. If the filling is hitting heavily this can cause the tooth to become sore. This will only get worse and there is an increased risk of fracturing the tooth or the new filling.
If after a dental procedure you experience pain, please contact your dentist immediately.
Dr. Stoddart
Dr. Stoddart
If it's bad tooth pain, see a dentist ASAP.
