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Why is my Tooth So Sensitive Still After 3 Weeks of Filling?
My dentist said the filling is deep. But every time eat or drink something cold my lower jaw seems to hurt really bad. Is it always going to be like this?
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brajesh
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Pain after deep filling
From what you are describing it sounds like you have may have either a high bite which needs adjustment or your tooth may need a root canal due to how deep the restoration was. Either way I would call your dentist and let them know what your problem is and they will advise you what is needed to be done
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Pain after Fillings
Two possibilities:
- The bite needs adjustment - see your dentist.
- The filling was very deep - the sensitivity will either get better or it won't. If the tooth doesn't heal on its own, you may need root canal treatment. Don't worry about that - root canal treatment in 2012 doesn't hurt, just a long and boring appointment.
Either way, your dentist will advise you on what to do, but if the bite is ok, it's just a matter of time to see how the tooth responds...
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Ontario Cosmetic Dentist
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Sensitive Filling 3 weeks after placement.
So there are a couple things you should do - first go back and see your dentist and have him or her check your bite - sometimes if a new filling is just a little bit "high" it may cause your tooth to have trauma when you chew/bite and in time that tooth becomes very sensitive. After that, have the dentist check the vitality status of the nerve - sometimes when you have a large cavity or filling, the tooth (nerve) may die over time and you will have a lot of discomfort when you chew -...
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New York Cosmetic Dentist
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Sensitive tooth 3 weeks after filling
Please return to your dentist and have him check your bite. If you are hitting the filling incorrectly, it will prolong the sensitivity. Also, your nerve may have been affected by the depth of the restoration.
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