I got a big new white filling after the old filling broke and now the anesthetic has worn off and the tooth hurts bad. I can't chew on it at all. It did't hurt before I got the filling. Why is it hurting?
2006-12-19 10:46:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
I once had a silver filling replaced with the white kind. It did hurt when I bit down on that side. It took a coulpe of months b4 I was totally comfortable with the feel. I had to go back and the dentist filed it down a couple of times until it was good. He said that the new material was like that. Call and let the dentist know ASAP.
2006-12-19 10:59:20 · answer #1 · answered by act as if 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Post operative discomfort is not uncommon especially following a large restoration. When the doctor is preparing the tooth, the vibration of the drill often irritates the pulp of the tooth and it swells slightly causing discomfort. Within a few days it will most likely subside. Also, an injection site can be uncomfortable, but should not be confused with tooth pain. It is always hard to gauge pain versus discomfort. If you are in true PAIN, then I would call your dentist, otherwise, I would give it a day or two and it should subside. With Chirstmas coming up, I would wait until Friday a.m. - if not better, call then. Don't wait until the weekend due to the holiday.
2006-12-19 14:35:09 · answer #2 · answered by nachosmyman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normally you would have a prescription from the dentist for swelling and pain. If so, follow doctor's instructions.
Any big filling is going to be sore for several days, but it should get better and better. Some take longer to settle down.
If pain is unbearable, seek emergency treatment.
Sit quietly, and some recommend holding a cold pack to the jaw or face outside the tender area. Use good judgement in whatever you do.
2006-12-19 11:03:33 · answer #3 · answered by Happy Camper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call your dentist. You may have a nerve exposed which could lead to a root canal. Call now, really. OUCH!
2006-12-19 10:48:39 · answer #4 · answered by Jilli Bean 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
call the dentist back and tell them what you're telling us.
2006-12-19 10:59:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋