“How do you know if a bite is still healing after a filling?”
I am a 21 year old female. I want to know how do you know if a bite is still healing after a filling?
4 Answers
Give a few days, then go back to the dentist.
Your bite may feel slightly different after a new filling is placed; this will normally go away within a few days. If you feel like you're hitting a speed bump when chewing your food or are experiencing pain after a day or two of the procedure, call your dentist to have the filling adjusted and checked. Sometimes we will also take another radiograph of the tooth to check the root and ligament around the tooth as well as the filling itself.
Dr. Joe Ferraro
Dr. Joe Ferraro
Hello,
As soon as the anesthesia wears off the "bite" should feel the same as it did before the tooth had a filling. The bite itself does not need time to heal. However, if the pulp chamber of the tooth got irritated during the filling procedure (they usually do if the cavity was close to the pulp chamber) then the blood vessels inside the tooth need to settle down and usually an anti-inflammatory is given to help.
If the bite still feels high or weird after the anesthesia wears off, it is best to call the doctor that did the filling as he/she will be the best one to assess what feels different (there should be no charge for this as it is a follow up to the procedure). At the very least the doctor will be aware that something is bothering you and can take the appropriate measures to alleviate your pain, discomfort, or concern. Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
As soon as the anesthesia wears off the "bite" should feel the same as it did before the tooth had a filling. The bite itself does not need time to heal. However, if the pulp chamber of the tooth got irritated during the filling procedure (they usually do if the cavity was close to the pulp chamber) then the blood vessels inside the tooth need to settle down and usually an anti-inflammatory is given to help.
If the bite still feels high or weird after the anesthesia wears off, it is best to call the doctor that did the filling as he/she will be the best one to assess what feels different (there should be no charge for this as it is a follow up to the procedure). At the very least the doctor will be aware that something is bothering you and can take the appropriate measures to alleviate your pain, discomfort, or concern. Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Assuming the anesthesia has worn off, give it about 1 week to become accustomed to the new bite. If it does not feel correct after that, call the office and let them know you might need the bite adjusted.
