I had one of my teeth filled, and it is senditive now (after 4-5 days), even when I drink water. Went to my dentist, she said it's normal and it's because the filling was near the gum. That's the first time that I hear that. I thought you go to dentist to get rid of the pain, and not develop some new pain (I hadn't any pain in first place and went just for a checkup).
I hate to think that she hasn't done it right or if she's lying or hiding something.
So please somebody tell me that he/she had the similar experince?
Please only serious replies.
Thank you and have a very good day.
2007-05-24 20:48:49 · 4 answers · asked by Alex 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Your dentist is right on the money. Cavities next to the gumline are also closer to the nerve in that area because of the shape of the tooth structure it narrows down by the gumline. Filling and recession at the gumline area can be quite sensitive and if your dentist would have left that cavity you would be looking at a root canal or extraction of that tooth. You can use Sensodyne toothpaste, that is the best on the market and after you brush your teeth take a little dab of the Sensodyne and place it right on that area, don't rinse it off. This also works best right before bedtime. If the sensitivity does not gradually diminish after 2 weeks yo may need to consider a root canal or extraction, but I would consult with your dentist again in about one more week.
2007-05-25 00:36:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HELLO ALEX,
IF THIS IS A FILLING ACTUALLY RIGHT NEXT TO THE GUM THERE MAY BE SOME LOCAL GUM RECESSION WHICH MAKES DRINKING WATER SENSITIVE.
YOU MAY BENEFIT FROM BRUSHING WITH A TOOTHPASTE FOR SENSITIVE TEETH WHICH WILL HELP THE SENSITIVE PART OF THE TOOTH, THE DENTIN, FROM REACTING WITH PAIN TO THE WATER.
2007-05-24 21:04:42 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been down that road. Sometimes it just takes time and sometime it will stay sensitive. I think we all get a little more sensitive as we get older.
2007-05-24 21:01:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have what is called a dry socket that can cause you pain and make your mouth sensative I had it boy did life suck wish you luck.. and try not to let air hit your mouth to much
2007-05-24 21:04:13 · answer #4 · answered by SwintDog9 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋