What to do if the tooth hurts after filling
When you go to the dentist, you naturally want to receive quality care so that the tooth does not bother you in the future. However, there are cases when the tooth hurts after filling. Why this happens and what to do in this situation, we will tell you in detail in this article.
When you go to the dentist, you naturally want to receive quality care so that the tooth does not bother you in the future. However, there are cases when the tooth hurts after filling. Why this happens and what to do in this situation, we will tell you in detail in this article.
After the treatment of a tooth may appear a slight short-term pain - a normal reaction of the body to the intervention. But if unpleasant sensations bother you for a long time, you should consult a doctor.
The tooth can hurt in two cases:
- after treatment of caries and installation of a permanent filling
- after treatment, filling of canals and installation of a permanent or temporary filling.
Why a tooth hurts under a filling after caries treatment
- Deep caries damage to the tooth. When the carious cavity is large and located close to the pulp, there are unpleasant sensations after filling. But they usually pass within 2 weeks. However, if the tooth hurts more and more and does not let you sleep, it means that the infection has penetrated deep and reached the nerve. In this case, you still have to remove the nerve and treat the canals.
- Saliva. When treating a tooth, a cofferdam must necessarily be used. This is a special latex plate that protects the tooth from moisture. If the tooth is not isolated, then in the process of filling can get saliva, which will then lead to pain. Unpleasant sensations will manifest themselves when biting, namely when the teeth open. What to do then? It is necessary to immediately go to the dentist, so that he will determine the further plan of action.
- Overbite filling. If the filled tooth hurts when you bite down and you are constantly experiencing discomfort, the filling is probably too large. The fact is that the treatment of caries is carried out under anesthesia and because of this it is difficult to determine the exact height of the filling. It is difficult to say whether it interferes or not, because there is a strong numbness in the mouth. Therefore, if you have unpleasant sensations after filling or it seems that the filling is too high, it is worth coming to the clinic again. The doctor will carefully carry out grinding, and you will be able to comfortably eat.
Why a tooth hurts after filling canals
After filling the canals, you may feel discomfort when biting. But this pain gradually becomes less and then goes away. And if you feel worse, fever and swelling, it means that there is a strong inflammation at the top of the root, which should be eliminated as soon as possible.
What to do if the tooth hurts under the filling
Do not delay a visit to the doctor, so that it does not lead to serious consequences. Ask for help to an experienced specialist of the clinic, he will rework the tooth. First, the dentist will thoroughly examine the tooth, identify the problem, assess the location of the canals. Then carefully remove the affected tissues, flush the canals with antiseptic, and then hermetically fill them with material. After that, he will take a control picture to check if there are no voids left in the canals. Only then the doctor will restore the former shape of the tooth with a quality filling material.
And to avoid the appearance of pain after filling the canals, it is necessary to follow some rules:
- Eat soft food.
- Reduce the load on the treated tooth.
- Exclude too hard, hot and cold food.
- Brush your teeth regularly, floss and rinse.
- Give up sweets and smoking.
