I had a cavity filled about a month ago and it was deeper than they thought and they actually ended up drilling into the nerve part a little bit. Now it is extreemly sensitive to hot and cold, especially cold. It is actually quite painful when anything hot or cold touches that tooth. Is there anything I can do to help that tooth not be so sensitive (short of having a root canal, which they did tell me I might have to do because of the depth of the cavity, but only if it develops an ache). I doubt that the toothpaste for sensitive teeth would work on something like this.....has anyone had this problem? What worked for you?
2006-12-12 04:35:59 · 7 answers · asked by Tallulah 4 in Health ➔ Dental
Thermal sensitivity (hot and/or cold) is normal after have a filling. For you it is probably alittle more apparent because of the depth of your filling. It could take anywhere from 1-12 months for it to subside. The only things I suggest is to refrain from chewing on that side and let your food and beverages come to a more comfortable temperature before consuming. If your pain gets worse call your dentist. When a filling is so close to the nerve of the tooth or in your case right on top it becomes a waiting game to see if the tooth will need a root canal. Your dentist is hoping that your tooth will produce a layer of dentin between your pulp (nerve) and filling. If this happens then a root canal is avoided. If it doesn't then a root canal will be preformed. I hope all goes well.
2006-12-12 05:08:03 · answer #1 · answered by sara c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need to try the toothpaste for sensitive teeth. It will not work magically overnight but you do need to use it. You need to avoid hot and cold things on that side of the mouth until the toothpaste starts to help.
2006-12-12 04:44:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sensitive toothpaste will work on this and also get a teabag and put on it too. U can dip the teabag in some honey and place on tooth.
2006-12-12 05:12:54 · answer #3 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they told you that root canal is probably will be needed don't wait too long. If the sensitivity is getting better gradually your tooth is healing up, if it is getting worse, see the dentist. There is nothing you can do to get it better except to let it heal by itself if it can.
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2016-09-03 07:25:30 · answer #5 · answered by darland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it more time. If after another couple of months, it's much less sensitive, then call your dentist.
2006-12-12 04:44:21 · answer #6 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always, a good dentist's advice. No question of taking chances on these rather vital health issues, please.
2006-12-12 04:49:23 · answer #7 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋