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Toothache and sensitivity
I am having toothache since last 3 months which is on and off. I previously had filling in this tooth 3 yrs back and now I have toothache but the filling is still intact
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You need to run radiographs on it. Might require RCT.
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Go for xray of your tooth
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Hello,
You will probably be needing root canal treatment for that tooth now, cause can be secondary caries below your existing filling or some infection. Treatment can only be confirmed after seeing x-ray of the tooth.
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Dr. Ila yadav
MDS Prosthodontics (Implantologist)
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Get an iopa Xray done and consult dentist. Deep/secondary caries was replaced by restoration.
Warm salt water gargle.
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If the cavity was deep and filling has been done, it would have definitely touched ur nerves now, which is causing u pain. If the pain is more please take tablets.
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take an X-ray of the tooth and show it to the refered dentist
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Hello Practo User
as per your Complaint, it may be some may be some micro fracture on your restoration so that tooth ache happen that on & off
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Get Iopa on filled teeth.
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For now take the medication prescribed.
Rx
Tab Augmentin 625mg BD
Tab Metrogyl 400mg TDS
Tab Diclomol BD
Tab Pan 40 OD
Tab Ketorol DT. SOS (in case of very severe pain)
Take all for 5 days
There might be secondary cavity or infection reaching to tooth root
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Visit your dentist as clinical and radiographical examination will give exact treatment plan
It may be either removal of the affected tooth or RCT (root canal treatment)
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Medication will only give temporary relief
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Dr. Sanchita Kant Pathak
Dentist
13 yrs exp
Pune
Pain in tooth for so long might indicate need of root canal. Get a xray to confirm.
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avoid extreme hot and cold food until you get treatment done.
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do not delay in getting the right treatment.
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