I got three wheel filling because I got cavities. i already have 15 days with the fillings but they still hurt every time i eat something cold,is this normal?
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Cold sensitivity is a common side effect when white composite fillings are used to restore decayed teeth. This occurs more frequently when the cavity is deep and close to the nerve. It is best to be patient and give your body more time to heal before considering further treatment. Sometimes it can take a few months for the sensitivity to disappear. If the pain progresses and becomes intolerable, root canal treatment is sometimes required .
If it is a "white filling" you are talking about, there are some reasons it could be happening.
First and most likely is the bite is high- easily adjusted by your dentist.
Second- small bacteria enter the dentin tubules and can infect the nerve chamber. Then they multiply and squeeze the nerve causing pain. If that is the case- a Root Canal Therapy will be needed. (or Extract)
Third- On a rare occasion the gooey white filling material is not completely set up by the curing light. It is caustic to the nerve tissue and very uncomfortable. It needs more work it this is the case. It is rare because Dentists have radiometers to check the effectiveness of the cure. (I have a box full of light cure tips that look great but don't work correctly due to dropping and harsh sterilization techniques. We can never use them.)
Fourth- It may simply need a crown. A fine line crack may have been aggravated and now it is super sensitive.
Your Dentist will help you determine what the cause is.
First and most likely is the bite is high- easily adjusted by your dentist.
Second- small bacteria enter the dentin tubules and can infect the nerve chamber. Then they multiply and squeeze the nerve causing pain. If that is the case- a Root Canal Therapy will be needed. (or Extract)
Third- On a rare occasion the gooey white filling material is not completely set up by the curing light. It is caustic to the nerve tissue and very uncomfortable. It needs more work it this is the case. It is rare because Dentists have radiometers to check the effectiveness of the cure. (I have a box full of light cure tips that look great but don't work correctly due to dropping and harsh sterilization techniques. We can never use them.)
Fourth- It may simply need a crown. A fine line crack may have been aggravated and now it is super sensitive.
Your Dentist will help you determine what the cause is.
I am guessing that you mean "white" fillings. It is common to have some amount of cold sensitivity after fillings especially if they are repairing deep areas of decay that may have been close to the nerve tissue. This usually subsides in a few weeks but I have known it to as long as 6 - 12 months in a few very susceptible individuals. If they start to hurt without any cold application or if the sensitivity lingers for several minutes after the cold is removed, you will need to report this to your dentist and return for further evaluation.
It is normal to have some sensitivity after a filling. The bigger or deeper the filling, the longer the duration of the sensitivity may be. Your tooth needs time to adjust and heal after the filling. If the filling is too high, this will cause sensitivity each time you put your teeth together. Your dentist can make an assessment and reduce the filling if it's high. If there is spontaneous pain or facial swelling, then you need to see the dentist ASAP. This may be a sign that the tooth is abscessing and will need a root canal or an extraction.
It could be normal if the teeth had large fillings that were close to the pulp (where the nerve is). However, the sensitivity should be evaluated by your dentist as soon as possible.
Chi H. Bui, DMD, MS www.theorthobee.com
Chi H. Bui, DMD, MS www.theorthobee.com
Cold sensitivity after dental treatment is common, actually. Does it hurt when you bite down? Or only when something cold touches the tooth? While the discomfort generally subsides, you may want to see your dentist to check you "bite". This means using something similar to carbon paper to see if there are any places on the surface of the new filling that are not contoured properly. When your bite is "too high", it feels like the filling is too big and interfering with your bite. You can sometimes tell if things are out of balance by biting together and observing the side opposite to where you had the dental work. Do the teeth come together comfortably, or do you have to shift your jaw to make them fit together?
Another thing that may be happening is nighttime clenching and grinding. Your already sensitive and inflamed teeth are only going to feel worse if they are being traumatized at night. The treatment for this is a nightguard, which your dentist can make for you.
This issues is something worth discussing with your dentist to make sure you have a chance to heal after your restorations.
Another thing that may be happening is nighttime clenching and grinding. Your already sensitive and inflamed teeth are only going to feel worse if they are being traumatized at night. The treatment for this is a nightguard, which your dentist can make for you.
This issues is something worth discussing with your dentist to make sure you have a chance to heal after your restorations.