“How long should a filling be sensitive to cold?”
I am a 31 year old male and I had a filling yesterday. I want to know how long should a filling be sensitive to cold?
2 Answers
It's not unusual for a new filling to be sensitive to cold soon after placement, as long as itgradually goes away, usually after 5-7 days. If it stays sensitive for longer than a week, you should ask your dentist to have a look. If it is becoming more sensitive or downright painful as time goes on, there may be someinflammation of the nerve in the tooth and further treatment like a root canal may be needed.
Hello,
A filling can be sensitive to cold up to 8 weeks. This is usually extreme and does not last near that length of time, but according to the research it is very possible. This also varies depending on the size and the location of the filling as well as how close the filling was to the inside of the tooth. If it continues to linger on, you should let your doctor know.
Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
A filling can be sensitive to cold up to 8 weeks. This is usually extreme and does not last near that length of time, but according to the research it is very possible. This also varies depending on the size and the location of the filling as well as how close the filling was to the inside of the tooth. If it continues to linger on, you should let your doctor know.
Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
