Why does my filling hurt?

Why does my filling hurt?

This is a normal side-effect a patient can get after dental works such as cavity fillings or tooth extractions. The reason for the sensitivity is usually the inflammation of nerves inside the tooth after the procedure. Tooth sensitivity right after dental work is absolutely normal.

What did the dentist give me for tooth pain?

The dentist gave her 2 sets of antibioticsand 1 set of pain killers which she has nearly completed.

What to do about severe pain after tooth extraction?

Posted 4 years ago Hi Sharon, sorry to hear of your dental problem, my daughter has just had her wisdom tooth extraction 4 days a go and experienced terrible pain on swallowing in her checks and jaw, these are not un common after tooth extraction. The dentist gave her 2 sets of antibioticsand 1 set of pain killers which she has nearly completed.

How long does it take for wisdom teeth to hurt?

Now it’s been 6 days since I’ve gotten them removed but I’m still having pain, particularly in my bottom left one. It’ll be like a throbbing pain that does hurt but it’s manageable with pain killers. There’s also a whit-ish tissue substance that’s covering the hole in that one that hurts too.

How long does it take a dentist to diagnose a tooth ache?

At your dental appointment, the specialist will use one or several techniques to diagnose the problem. In most cases, this takes a matter of seconds. If you do have a severely decayed tooth, for example, it will usually be fairly evident as soon as the dentist peers in.

What does it mean when your teeth hurt after dental work?

Referred myofascial pain may feel like an earache or other persistent pain in areas associated with the teeth, but outside of the mouth. How it happens: This happens when nerves are inflamed or irritated by dental work but send pain throughout other nerves nearby. It can feel like a knotted muscle and will probably interfere with your sleep.

The dentist gave her 2 sets of antibioticsand 1 set of pain killers which she has nearly completed.

Posted 4 years ago Hi Sharon, sorry to hear of your dental problem, my daughter has just had her wisdom tooth extraction 4 days a go and experienced terrible pain on swallowing in her checks and jaw, these are not un common after tooth extraction. The dentist gave her 2 sets of antibioticsand 1 set of pain killers which she has nearly completed.

How long does it take for wisdom tooth pain to go away?

The majority of pain after dental treatment should go away in 1-2 days. For wisdom tooth surgery, pain may last closer to 1-2 weeks. If you have TMJ pain after dental work, it may take months for the pain to go away. Typically, I recommend asking the dentist who will perform your procedure what kind of pain you should expect afterwards.