How to relieve tooth pain after filling?
I had a cavity filled yesterday, and the tooth is still quite sensitive and painful, especially when I bite down. Is this normal? What can I do to relieve this tooth pain after filling?
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8 months ago
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Sensitivity for a few days after a filling is quite normal because the nerve gets slightly irritated during cleaning. Avoid cold drinks and hot tea for a week, and use a soft-bristle toothbrush to avoid putting pressure on the tooth.
8 months ago
Ah, the joy of a new dental filling. You go to fix a hole and come back with a whole new kind of ache. Just avoid chewing hard things on that side, unless you enjoy testing your pain threshold.
7 months ago
Bro, honestly, my tooth was so sensitive to cold water after my filling. I just drank room-temperature water for like 4 days and it automatically got fine. Just give it some time to settle.
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8 months ago
Agree with giving it some rest. Avoid extreme hot and cold items for a few days and the discomfort should settle on its own.
8 months ago
Look, minor pain is normal for 2-3 days. But if it is hurting even when you are not eating anything, the filling might be high. Go back to your dentist and get it trimmed down, don't keep suffering.
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7 months ago
Keep your mouth clean with salt water rinses after meals, especially if you have high blood sugar, as we are more prone to gum infections. Stick to soft, sugar-free foods until the sensitivity goes away.