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Question

I had a cavity and went to the dentist on Thursday and had it filled. Once he started getting out the decay before filling it, he said he did not realize it was as decayed much as it was. He really had to do a lot of "digging". He said it was a large cavity but wanted to try save the tooth. He said a little more and he would have had to pull it or other options. But anyway, he filled the tooth. I have never had a filled tooth hurt afterwards. It has been hurting since Thursday afternoon. It is very sensitive to hot/cold and sometimes even when I breath in air it begins to have a dull ache. It is almost a constant dull ache. Tylenol has helped with the dull ache, but again I have never had a tooth filled that has hurt afterwards. Is this normal and will it get better? Maybe it is just extra sensitive right now? What do you think? Help if you can please. (the pain is not untolerable, just aggravating, just a dull ache off and on). Thank you for your answers.

Answer 1

WENDY,
IT'S NORMAL FOR A TOOTH TO BE SENSITIVE AFTER JUST BEING FILLED. THIS DISCOMFORT SHOULD NOT BE EXTREME OR LINGER. IF YOU HAVE AN INCREASING PAIN WHICH STEADILY GETS WORSE, THIS MAY REQUIRE A ROOT CANAL OR EXTRACTION.
TAKE SOME ADVIL TO HELP WITH THE DISCOMFORT.

Answer 2

I've had this happen to me too! Don't worry. The pain should slowly start to go away. The dentist probably gave you a lot of Novocaine too and the spot where the needle went in is probably tender. If your throbbing doesn't start to ebb by Monday, call your dentist...he/she will probably give you a pain reliever.

Answer 3

It seems obvious that your root nerve has been exposed, the dentist should have done root canal i.e kill the nerve of that tooth, otherwise you will continue to have this kind of pain. the other-thing is to get rid of the infection if there is any