im 15 and about 3 months ago i got a filling in my bottom molar.it didnt hurt really only the day the tooth was worked on.but i think my jaw hurting is causing this problem im not shure just a guess.my jaw isnt throbbing or my tooth,it just has been hurting a little bit for about 3 days can you help me? and if this is the problem can you tell me what to do to cure it like put on on it or something?
2007-01-09 12:41:22 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
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2007-01-09 12:45:23 · answer #1 · answered by veryold33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of reasons a tooth can be sensitive after a new filling is placed. The procedure of removing any decay and preparing the tooth for the filling can irritate the nerve of the tooth - resulting in possible cold sensitivity. Generally, this sort of sensitivity will resolve on its' own in time. It's possible that the bite ("the occlusion") is off - a tiny discrepancy in the bite could result in pain when chewing, or even just when the teeth contact each other. In that case, your dentist would need to adjust the bite. It's possible that the trauma of a cavity followed by the filling procedure could result in the tooth dying. This kind of aching often is prolonged, especially if it is sensitive to heat. If the tooth is dying, it would need a root canal.
It's also possible that you are just experiencing some sort of jaw pain. There are numerous causes of jaw pain ranging from clenching and grinding, to wisdom teeth erupting, to trauma, to an abscessed tooth, and many more causes.
See the dentist who did the filling for you. They'll likely take an x-ray of the tooth, check your bite, and assess your jaw. What further treatment is required can only be determined with all the diagnostic information your dentist will collect.
If the pain persists beyond a few days, don't delay in making an appointment with your dentist. In the meantime, the best remedy for dental pain is an anti-inflammatory. Have your parent/guardian contact your dentist to see what he would recommend for you to take. Folk remedies don't generally accomplish a lot, and stuff like OraJel only acts on the gum tissue and does essentially nothing for a tooth. With jaw pain, a lot of people do find they get some relief from applying mild heat (like a hot water bottle in a towel) to the sore area.
2007-01-09 13:00:05 · answer #2 · answered by jisdds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did the dentist say whether or not your wisdom teeth were coming in? When mine were starting to come in, my jaw hurt. Could be that. Or maybe do you clinch your teeth when you are sleeping? I had a friend who used to do that at night, not even realizing she was doing in and she used to have alot of jaw pain. I wouldn't think it would be from the work you had - that was quite a while ago. I would suggest going back to your dentist. And maybe take some advil or alleve for your pain.
2007-01-09 12:48:36 · answer #3 · answered by hotmomma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to have your parent make an appointment with the Dentist that did the filling. There's nothing that you can do yourself. You could take some IB profen to releive the aches but that's about it.
2007-01-13 11:25:43 · answer #4 · answered by koolaidkid74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you have an abscess. It would be worth calling your dentists office to find out. If so, he can provide you with a prescription that will help a lot.
2007-01-09 13:06:35 · answer #5 · answered by Terry Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me as though your wisdom teeth may be starting to come in, you're the correct age for that to be starting.Best thing to do would be go to your dentist and find out for sure
2007-01-09 12:52:07 · answer #6 · answered by Lynn M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a reaction in the dentists needles or fillin.
get some sensitive toothpaste,
put a teabag on the tooth
put hot water bottle on it(fill an empty pepsi bottle with hot water)
will work.
gargle with vinegar, salt warm water.
it should go away soon
2007-01-09 12:47:35 · answer #7 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know any problems but maybe rest your mouth a while or even just try to brush your teeth.
2007-01-09 12:44:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have some tylenol 3 or aleve...They are the best...now if the pain worsens...see your dentist to get an xray
2007-01-09 12:46:13 · answer #9 · answered by ewllita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure what the problem is but whenever I have a "mouth-ache" I take a painkiller or something. Do something to get your mind off it.
2007-01-09 12:44:53 · answer #10 · answered by skateKad47 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋