Sensitivity or pain after a dental filling is in place has been a problem previously. However, today’s technologies make it a much less frequent occurrence now. Often, a few doses of over-the-counter pain relievers is all you need after a filling procedure before you are as good as new. There are just a couple of complications that can occur, however, to cause lingering pain after a filling.
Modifications required
The situation that commonly occurs is that the filling was not conducted accordingly. Due to that, you may not normally bite when your mouth is still numb, sometimes it is hard to tell during treatment if the filling is overly prominent when you bite down. Afterward, if it only hurts when you bite down when you are not eating something, it most likely means a minor adjustment is necessary by your dentist to make the filling sit better in your tooth.
Irreversible Pulpitis
Feel sensitivity towards hot or cold? Or your tooth begins hurting without any prior stimulation? You may have a condition known as Irreversible Pulpitis. Notify your dentist if you experience these signs and symptoms as treatments are usually required to solve this problem. Irreversible pulpitis usually presents as pain in the night, disturbing your sleep.
Reversible Pulpitis
If the dental decay in your tooth has become rather extensive and the filling approximates a nerve, it can cause sensitivity. Discomfort is common when you eat or drink something cold, but not when biting. It requires time for the nerve return to the normal state. If the pain lingers or becomes more severe, notify your dental practitioner.
