Had 3 fillings now have severe pain????

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Had 3 fillings done on my lower right molar teeth. Had an adjustment day after fillings due to high spot but a week later room temp water, pressure and just touching my tooth in a certain spot cause a very sharp pain to radiate down to my jaw... It seems to be less sensitive to chewing but not to touch it hurts to brush my teeth..could there be a crack in my tooth??

Richard Sprague, DDS · Answer

It is not uncommon to have some dental pain for a few days after dental fillings.   If the pain is constant,   And in sensitive to cold and the symptoms linger you will probably need rootcanal therapy. Luckily rootcanal treatment is very easy and you can have your dental treatment can be completed in one day.

Juan C. Arroyo, DMD · Answer

If the restorations that were placed in your teeth were deep ones due to the decay of the tooth, it is a possibility that you could have affection of the nerve. Please visit your dentist so they can further evaluate if there is a possibility that you may need root canal therapy or other options.

Yasser A. Elseweifi, DDS · Answer

Feeling some sensitivity in your tooth after a dental filling is not uncommon, especially after treating deep decay or replacing big restorations. Usually the sensitivity lasts for few weeks and gradually goes away. If the pain persists or gets worse, it might indicate a damage to the nerve of the tooth. Your dentist is in the best position to determine the cause of pain.

Had 3 fillings now have severe pain????

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