I've had a tooth filled recently which had a cavity, about a year or two ago. After the filling and since that point, i've always had a very sensative area around my gums of that filled tooth. When i bite down, i don't feel any pain whatsoever, however when i press that part of my gums it hurts. When i brush my teeth around that area on the bottom row it can become painful, sometimes annoying for 10 minutes or so if i'm not gentle. I'm going to go to a different dentist for a second opinion as i feel the one who did the filling hasn't been that great of a dentist overall, but do you think this looks like anything very serious that would require a root canal? the dentist that did it claims he doesnt know use sensodyne toothpaste (no help) i'm thinking maybe he didn't get all of the cavity? perhaps it's something mild like an air bubble? what does it sound like it could be? the pain is only while brushing and pressing against it. Thank you.
2006-11-22 21:24:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
It could be that you have a bit of gum recession in that area, or that the tooth was carved right down to the gums. In both situations you will have sensitivity for for a few days to a few months. Your dentist could also have possibly nicked your root a bit but I'm not sure; that's something another dentist will have to tell you.
2006-11-22 21:33:02 · answer #1 · answered by tyreanpurple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has been two years , it should not hurt at all!
the pain usually goes within weeks!
Please see another dentist... soon!
2006-11-22 21:29:34 · answer #2 · answered by Rain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see another dentist
2006-11-23 12:10:32 · answer #3 · answered by Sabrina C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋