Toothache, but was only at the dentist 2 months ago?

Question

Over the past year I've had a LOT of work done on my teeth, I hadn't been to the dentist in 10 years and when I did finally go I needed an extraction, two root canals, and fillings in practically all of my teeth. I finally got my last fillings done about 2 months ago, but over the past couple of days I've had a dull toothache in one of my teeth on the bottom right side of my mouth. The tooth has quite a big filling in it, and was probably only filled about 6 months ago, but I haven't had any problems with it until now. Is it possible that I've developed yet ANOTHER cavity which the dentist didn't notice two months ago when I was last there? Or what else could be causing the pain?

Answer 1

It's possible that you've traumatized the tooth by biting down hard on somthing or hitting the tooth in some way that has the pulp irritated. Although you stated it had a large filling placed a few months ago. Which leads me to believe it's a little worse off than just a trauma.

Sometimes with large, deep restorations the tooth settles down and is just fine, other times it's not. A tooth always goes through a little pulpitis after being worked on but it's usually a very slight with sensations to cold or hot. With a large filling it will radiate these cold and hot things a lot faster to the nerve causing you to have some hypersensitivity, and this is normal. A dull ache is not normal though. Especially if the decay in this tooth was very deep making it closer to the pulp chamber. During the excavation process the dentist probably placed a plup liner and possibly noted the depth and the probability of needing a RCT at a later date. The tooth may have tried to heal or settle down over the past few months but more than likely too much bacteria from the decay reached the nerve causing it to die slowly. As a result of this, you are having the dull pain which will soon lead into an abscess causing you severe pain. So your probably looking at needing another root canal and crown for this one as well. I doubt seriously it's another cavity left unnoticed, those are easy to detect with x rays.

It's a shame that so much has happened that could have been prevented earlier. Take care of your teeth, they have a lot of years left for chewing food in order to maintain your over all good health! Too many times I've had denture wearing patients tell me how they wish they had taken better care of their teeth. No one who has them really wants them.

Also the dentist may give you an antibiotic treatment to see if the tooth will settle down. This may give you a little time before having to do the RCT. Although if an abscess is present on an x ray he will want to proceed with the treatment.

Answer 2

If the dentist didn't do an x-ray of your teeth at your last appointment it is likely that dental caries/tooth decay had occured in the dentine below the filling. This would be hard to see with the naked eye and so the dentist never noticed it. Now that the caries has progressed you are feeling slight pain. In between fillings and teeth is where caries can occur/reside most effectively. I'm only a dental student and so may be wrong but no matter what you should go back to your dentist and tell him about it, especially if it is senstvie to hot and cold. If allowed to progress this could lead to infection and ultimately the destruction of the pulp, which means the death of that tooth. This would mean either having another root canal or worse, an extraction. PLEASE SEE YOUR DENTIST AS HE WILL KNOW MORE THAN ME ABOUT IT. I AM ONLY GIVING MY OPINION ON WHAT I THINK IS WRONG BUT THEN AGAIN< IM ONLY A DENTAL STUDENT. A QUALIFIED DENTIST WILL GIVE YOU PROPER GUIDANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

You may have an infection starting go and get some antibiotics before your in agony I know I have suffered all my life with toothache for one reason or another and believe me tooth pain is the worst I would rather give birth every day for a week than have a toothache

Answer 4

Eeww that sounds like a lot of dental work, would advise going for regular check ups every 6-9 months in future and don't let the years pass.

With regard your current pain I would go back to the dentist and let him/her take a look. No point in delaying or trying to guess what it might be.

Good Luck

Answer 5

Definitely see your dentist asap. If you have a toothache, maybe they will do an x-ray, and the infection or any other problem will show up on there.

Answer 6

i have had this prob it was as a result of the filling not being deep enough i had to have root canal treatment and eventually had it out cos it didnt work ur tooth has probably had it considering the length of time u left without goin to dentist. if u have to pay it can be very expensive but worth goin to get a check up that way when u need treatment it would prob be spotted early and not cost too much as it would after 10 years

Answer 7

I'm not really a dentist, but it could be a filling that hurts...


It may not be completely in or it could be another cavity..

Best call your Dentist ASAP

Answer 8

It is possible that the dentist didn't quite get all the bad gunk out of your tooth and that it has continued to rot from within. This would cause an abscess. Have you noticed any swelling in the area of the tooth? You really should get back to the dentist to get it checked out.

Answer 9

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See DENTIST ASAP!

Toothaches are a sign that there may be more to worry about then just a little pain. The causes of toothache are several but the major causes are, dental cavity, a cracked tooth, exposed tooth root, gum disease, disease of the jaw joint or spasms of the muscles used for chewing. It is possible for the cause of a toothache to originate from an entirely different problem such as heart attack or angina but this is quite rare. It can be noted however that some patients suffering angina will show toothache or jaw pain as the only symptoms so it is always best to let your dentist or doctor evaluate you.
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Answer 10

Anything can cuase dental pain even stress. I had xrays on my teeth and it turns out that it is being cuased by my jaw which I dislocated 20 years ago.