“Is it normal for a tooth to hurt after a filling?”
I'm 24, and I had a filling on my tooth just last week. Now, that area is really sensitive and it hurts. Is this normal?
10 Answers
It happens. If the cavity is deep and close to the nerve, the tooth can get sensitive and even painful. However, if you only feel it when you are chewing, it could be that the filing is high and over extended. The trauma from chewing can make the tooth sensitive and even painful. If this is the case, your Dentist can adjust the filing. If the pain persist, you may need a root canal. Make sure to let your Dentist know what's going on.
It's not unusual for a tooth to be a little sensitive to pressure or temperature after a filling. If this lasts more than a few weeks, you should schedule an appointment with your dentist to determine the best course of action.
It is common for a new filling to be sensitive to hot and cold for a few weeks, especially if you are young and have larger nerves. If the sensitivity is not getting better after a few weeks or if it is getting worse, see your dentist.
This is a risk of dental treatment. The drill heats up and vibrates the tooth which can cause a condition called pulpitis. This can last from several days to several months. As long as it is trending on getting better everything is ok here.
You should call your dentist and make an appointment to see him/her ASAP. A little cold sensitivity is normal. Anything more than that should be evaluated.
Hi,
It is not the norm for fillings to cause sensitivity or for the area to hurt post treatment. It does happen, although symptoms such as sensitivity to cold and pressure is usually indicative of a high bite and a quick adjustment is all that is needed. If the decay was deep, the filling may be close to the nerve or pulp, often the sensitivity will resolve in a couple of weeks, however, if the pain is throbbing and keeps you up at night, you will require a root canal.
Hope this helps.
It is not the norm for fillings to cause sensitivity or for the area to hurt post treatment. It does happen, although symptoms such as sensitivity to cold and pressure is usually indicative of a high bite and a quick adjustment is all that is needed. If the decay was deep, the filling may be close to the nerve or pulp, often the sensitivity will resolve in a couple of weeks, however, if the pain is throbbing and keeps you up at night, you will require a root canal.
Hope this helps.
YES, that is not uncommon. There are several factors for that:
1) Depends on how deep the cavity was.
2) What material was used to restore the tooth.
3) The bite might be off a little.
Since the tooth was "traumatized," i.e., worked on, the nerve is going to be a little irritated, so it is perfectly normal for it to be a little sensitive to temperature, especially cold. This should gradually get better and resolve within a month or two. If the tooth is tender to biting as well, the bite is probably off a little and ought to be address (adjusted).
Hope this is helpful.
1) Depends on how deep the cavity was.
2) What material was used to restore the tooth.
3) The bite might be off a little.
Since the tooth was "traumatized," i.e., worked on, the nerve is going to be a little irritated, so it is perfectly normal for it to be a little sensitive to temperature, especially cold. This should gradually get better and resolve within a month or two. If the tooth is tender to biting as well, the bite is probably off a little and ought to be address (adjusted).
Hope this is helpful.
Sometimes a tooth can be inflamed and sensitive after a filling is placed, especially if the cavity was deep. I usually advise patients to take an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as Advil or Aleve) for a few days after a deep filling to reduce any inflammation and help calm the nerve. Sometimes the inflammation can be reversed and sometimes it is too far gone and the tooth needs root canal therapy. The key question is: Is the discomfort getting better over time or not. If after a week or two the pain is still significant, the tooth probably needs root canal treatment.
Robert M. Hersh, DMD
Robert M. Hersh, DMD
It could be the bite. Or the filling is too deep and sitting pretty close to the nerve chamber
Pain is not normal, but it is a common occurrence to have some tenderness after dental work is completed. Tenderness is usually short lived as the body heals itself. If you have tenderness after dental work is completed, adjusting the bite may resolve your tenderness. If you have continued tenderness after dental work, it may be an indication that you need a root canal.
Another indication that you need root canal treatment is sensitivity to hot and cold. If this sensitivity does not resolve in 2 weeks or it is severe you will want to schedule an evaluation with an endodontist.
Another indication that you need root canal treatment is sensitivity to hot and cold. If this sensitivity does not resolve in 2 weeks or it is severe you will want to schedule an evaluation with an endodontist.
