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Why is my tooth still sensitive about 5 weeks after a filling?

Mia WhalesJul 27, 2018
I got my tooth filled because I had a very bad cavity. The doctor said it was a deep filling. It’s been about 5 weeks but my tooth still seems to bother me with things that are cold. Is this something I should be worried about, or is this normal when you get a deep filling?

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Dr. Amir H. Motamed, DDS
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Answered on Aug 2, 2018
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