How long does it take for a tooth to settle after deep filling?

It’s important to avoid hot and cold foods for at least a few hours while your filling sets. Pain should subside within a week or so and sensitivity should stop after two to four weeks. If it continues for longer, contact your dentist.

Why am I in so much pain after a filling?

Normal Pain Soreness of your mouth is very common after having a cavity filled, especially around the area of the affected tooth. It is also common to experience jaw pain. This happens because you’ve had to hold your jaw open for an extended period of time while the dentist works their magic.

What does a deep filling mean?

Deeper cavities require the removal of more decay and take longer to fill. Deep cavities are also situated closer to the tooth’s nerve endings. These types of cavities have the potential to cause more pain during the procedure.

Had a filling now tooth is throbbing?

You may have experienced a throbbing tooth pain after fillings or your tooth may be sensitive to hot and cold temperatures after recent dental work. Sensitive teeth after dental work are normal and are the body’s way of healing itself. The discomfort you are feeling is temporary. It will eventually go away.

Can a cavity get worse after a filling?

It is rare, but patients can sometimes feel persistent, severe pain after a filling. Throbbing pain that feels like a toothache could mean that the pulp of the tooth is damaged. But patients may feel other kinds of persistent pain after a filling.

What causes deep cavities?

Cavities are permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, including bacteria in your mouth, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks and not cleaning your teeth well.

Does a deep cavity require a root canal?

How do you know if you need a root canal? Root canals are needed for a cracked tooth from injury or genetics, a deep cavity, or issues from a previous filling. Patients generally need a root canal when they notice their teeth are sensitive, particularly to hot and cold sensations.

How do you relieve pain from a cavity filling?

How to Relieve Pain After a Cavity Filling

1. Over-the-counter pain medications.
2. Cold compresses placed against the cheek or jaw.
3. An analgesic ointment to numb acute areas of the mouth.
4. Using a toothpaste designed to lessen gum and tooth sensitivity.
5. Avoiding hot and cold foods for several days.

Is it normal to have pain after a cavity filling?

Some people feel sensitivity after they receive a filling. The tooth may be sensitive to pressure, air, sweet foods or cold. Composite fillings often cause sensitivity, but other types of filling materials can, too. The most common reason for pain right after the anesthetic wears off is that the filling is too high.

How painful is cavity filling?

Tooth pain after cavity filling can be due to heat induction by silver amalgam. Silver amalgam is a metal which easily transfers hot and cold sensations from inside of your mouth to your pulp. Such a pain usually occurs while eating cold or hot foods/drinks. You can try avoiding such food items; they can help reduce your pain significantly.

Why do I have pain after filling?

Colgate explains that tooth pain following a filling procedure is typically the result of the filling being placed too high, which causes pain when biting, or from the electric current between two fillings in the mouth, which occurs when teeth touch. Tooth sensitivity and pain caused by touching fillings fades on its own.

What to expect after a deep filling?

Here are some things to expect after filling a cavity at TenderCare Dental: Numbness. Your dentist may numb the area around your cavity to reduce pain while getting your filling. This medicine is temporary and should wear off within hours after leaving your dental appointment.