Why do I have severe tooth pain 5 weeks after filling?

November 5, 2015
Asked By:severepain in Florida, NY

I was told I had a large cavity in my back top right tooth and had filling done 9/28. 2 weeks after, I had severe pain. I was told I need a crown on a diff. tooth (tooth #4) and that was causing my pain. I didn't believe it,went back and they blew air around. It wasn't until it hit that back tooth that I felt extreme pain. I was told it's normal and can take 3-4 months to go away. I've never had this level of pain from a filling. And I don't have pain from tooth that 'needs crown'. Any advice?

Answers (4)

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November 6, 2015

Answer: Root canal!

November 6, 2015

Answer: Root canal!

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