“Does having a filling replaced hurt?”
I am a 52 year old male. I need to have a filling replacement. Does having a filling replaced hurt?
13 Answers
It should not. You can be numb.
You would be given a local anesthesia for the treatment, but once the cavity is filled, it depends on how deep and close to the nerve pulp the cavity was, sometimes due to the proximity of cavity to the nerve, causes the tooth to be sensitive for a while after it’s filled.
A tooth that just had a filling placed will be more sensitive to hot foods and cold foods, air temperature, and the pressure of biting. Tooth pain after filling a cavity should resolve within a few weeks.
Thank you,
Dr. Garcia
Thank you,
Dr. Garcia
Did it hurt the first time? besides you'll be numb!
No, not at all. Once you are numb it should be no different than any other filling.
Having a filling replaced can cause some sensitivity especially if the cavity is close to the nerve. If so a pulp cap can be placed underneath the filling to help reduce pain and sensitivity.
Hi there! Dentistry has come a long way in recent years. Gone are the days of painful treatments. We now have the technology to be able to provide all types of treatment pain free. Fillings are some of the most common and pain free treatments we provide. Feel free to reach us for a consultation.
Never , when using local anesthetic . Dental appointment are very different from years ago .
Typically no. But, it depends on how much caries there is, how close to the pulp the filling ends up, how deep the filling is and how much tooth needs to be removed.
This is a great question. A procedure to replace an existing filling does not hurt at all. The area around, the tooth such as the gums, and the tooth itself are numbed with a local anesthetic to ensure absolute comfort during treatment. Treatment is not started until you are completely comfortable. The existing filling is then removed and the new filling is placed completely free of pain.
You will be numb, do know it should not hurt.
Not with proper anesthetic
Hello,
Having a filling replaced usually does not hurt at all. Most of the time people do not even know it has happened after the anesthesia (numbness) wears off. There are some rare times that having a filling replaced can hurt (usually afterwards); but a qualified dentist will go over the possibilities and any complications that may arise in advance.
If a previous filling or a cavity under the filling has gotten too close to the nerve of the tooth there can be sensitivity after the anesthesia wears off. The dentist will usually show the person on the x-ray and discuss the likelihood and the course of action from there. Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Having a filling replaced usually does not hurt at all. Most of the time people do not even know it has happened after the anesthesia (numbness) wears off. There are some rare times that having a filling replaced can hurt (usually afterwards); but a qualified dentist will go over the possibilities and any complications that may arise in advance.
If a previous filling or a cavity under the filling has gotten too close to the nerve of the tooth there can be sensitivity after the anesthesia wears off. The dentist will usually show the person on the x-ray and discuss the likelihood and the course of action from there. Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
