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Filling pain
I have done my filling in july but now after 4 months m having problem...that tooth is too sensitive to cold and hot...what should i do
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1. It could be post filling sensitivity. Sometimes it may occur. You probably went for a light cure tooth coloured composite filling. Such fillings are very sensitive in the protocols to be followed while filling. A refilling with more precision could help. Or you could go for a GIC filling.
2. If a filling is too deep it is not always necessary to go for a root canal. If the nerve/pulp of the tooth is not infected. A pulp capping can be done and the response of the pulp can be monitored over time . Because there are chances it may heal.
3. If pulp response is exaggerated over really long periods of time , then you will probably need of root canal.
4. The sensitivity could also be due to a nearby tooth, and the pain is referred making you feel it's in the tooth you got filled.
Warm regards.
Dr. Runit Nangalia.
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Ma'am you have to visit a dentist and get it checked.
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See there can be two things one which almost all of my fellow dentists have already suggested that the decay might be too deep and need RCT intervention but secondly the filling can be faulty also which might happen due to breech in isolation that means your tooth might have got wet during the fill leading to its failure..
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Don't worry go and get a X RAY done, either post it here or show it to the nearby dentist and take appropriate action accordingly i.e. Either a refilling or a RCT
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Meanwhile if it's just a sensitivity related issue try Colgate's PAIN OUT on that tooth
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Filling.done elsewhere but still having sensitive to cold.n sweet. Definitely the decay is too deep.and larger where Fill.is unable to withstand thermal(hot/ cold) stimulation. Without any hesitation shoot an X ray if the tooth.and post the picture. If its.much sensitive then go and show to.near by dentist to plan for Root.canal of tje tooth. It will.make Assured Zero pain as well sustenance of tooth for very long years.nithing to panic.and need intervention of RCT but design sitting with de.tist near by for future follow up smooth
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shoot Xray n post here...show.neighbourhood dentist
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dont delay.and dont panic
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hi,
cavity might have gone deep thereby involving or infecting the tooth's nerve supply. there is a possibility that you need a root canal treatment.consult an ENDODONTIST ( root canal specialist) for exact diagnosis and treatment planning
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Its very commonly happen things initially your body responds to the infection in positive way now body defense fails to do its work so you are having painful episodes.
Visits your dentist and do follow his treatment protocol what suits best for you.
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Visit to your dentist.
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Don't wait for further complications.
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hello, you need to visit a dentist and get it checked. get x-ray done for the tooth. there could be infection to the root of the tooth. you need to get it treated. for sensitive teeth, you can use any good sensitive toothpaste available in market.
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Possible problem with the filling.
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Get an x-ray done of that particular tooth
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If there is a caries beneath the Filling - RCT treatment, existing fractured filling - Filling to be redone.
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Most probably your cavity was deep or you have developed secondary caries. U may need a ROOT CANAL TREATMENT to correct your problem.
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Visit a dentist near you as soon as possible
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Get u teeth treated as soon as possible
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Dr. Suman Makam
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23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
Mam,this can happen if the margins of the filling are chipped off or in deep fillings.You need to go back to your dentist and get it checked.
Regards
Dr Sumanmakam
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Dr. Shruti Joshi
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19 yrs exp
Thane
Hi,A x ray has to be taken to evaluate the depth of cavity & your symptoms indicate cavity is deep & may require root canal.
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