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Caries remains under filling
I have done permanent composite filling on my wisdom tooth 3 weeks ago. .and the dentist didnt remove whole caries as its near to pulp so some remains under the composite..but i have mild spontaneous occasional pain sometimes. .should i visit to another dentist? ?what can i do now??will it progress?
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Post op sensitivity is common after deep composite restorations.
But if it lingers ,it will need addressing.
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Third molars usually are advised for removal rather than fill as access is difficult to do justice to restoration.
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Hello ma'am , if this is an occasional pain which you are mentioning give the restoration some time it will subside gradually but if it persists you can visit the concerned professional for the same.
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For more clarity you can get a X ray done of the concerned region
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Hello,
Do you have pain or sensitivity?
If it's sensitivity a re-filling with a liner under the filling would help.
If it's pain, there is more than a likely chance of the nerve already damaged. In which case root canal or extraction would be advisable depending on the positioning of the wisdom tooth.
Kindly share xray for better guidance.
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kindly consult a dentist and get an X-ray for better guidance
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Avoid hot and cold foods.
Maintain good oral hygiene in that particular area
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Give it some time...take the medicines prescribed, if not relieved, get the wisdom tooth extracted by a good dental surgeon , you can also highlight this issue to the operating doctor
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xray will be helpful
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avoid hot food and biting hard in that area
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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If the pain is severe please consult the dentist for extraction of your wisdom tooth
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
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