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Soft and sticky feel after filling
Hi doc,
I had filled my front teeth ( center and lateral) for gap with composite filling 2 days back . I am having sticky sensation like some food partical stuck in between and little tender always .
Is it normal feel for few days ? Will this go away in few days or should I revisit clinic to check hardening ? FYI- no pain
Thank you !!
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It ll of by time ,don’t worry about it
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Hi as mentioned since the filling is done to close the gap you my feel like something is stuck there but it's normal to feel that way.
You can floss the region to remove any excess filling material or any food particles getting wedged inbetween the filling.
Tenderness if it aggravates or becomes pain it is something of concern and needs an assessment.
If discomfort persists for more than two or three days kind visit for a checkup.
Next Steps
Maintain oral hygiene.
Floss and brush normally.
Do not bite anything hard with the front tooth filling.
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It will subside after sometimes
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It may be a feeling due to new filling
Yet floss it twice daily
Rest you can follow your oral habit routine
Still doubts, visit your dentist once
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Use an interdental brush to clean that area, followed by warm salt water gargle, if you feel something is struck.
Next Steps
If it doesn't subside even after using interdental brush visit your dental surgeon for physical examination and evaluation
Health Tips
Advised to brush twice daily, flossing and tongue cleaning regular
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Some sort of uneasiness/discomfort after any dental procedure is normal for 5-7 days.
But if persists beyond, than do visit a local dentist for physical evaluation.
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Dr. Isha Pal
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Delhi
Sensitivity can occur for a few days after filling. Use an anti sensitive toothpaste. If it doesn’t get better, visit the dentist.
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