Why Is My Tooth Still Sore After A White The Filling?

When you have a cavity, your dentist may recommend a white filling in Lahore. Fillings are safe and effective, but some people may experience discomfort or tooth sensitivity after a white filling in Lahore .

In most cases, this sensitivity is normal and disappears within a few days or weeks.

If a person has severe pain or if discomfort occurs along with other symptoms such as fever, redness or swelling, they should call their dentist immediately.

In this article we look at the reasons why tooth sensitivity can occur after a white filling in Lahore , how to treat it and when to see a doctor or dentist. We also look at other possible causes of tooth sensitivity.

What should I expect after a filling?

A filling is a dental procedure in which the dentist cleans the decayed tooth and then fills the space with new material.

Once an anesthetic has been injected around the tooth, the dentist will clean the decayed area of the tooth, usually with a dental drill. The space is then filled with gold, silver amalgam, composite or porcelain.

The face may feel numb, tingly, itchy or swollen for a few hours after the filling. They may have difficulty eating, swallowing, speaking or moving their face.

Sometimes dentists advise people not to eat or drink for a few hours, as this can cause them to accidentally bite their tongue or cheek.

Once the anesthetic wears off, these sensations disappear. However, over the following days and weeks, the person may notice new sensations as they adjust to the new white filling in Lahore .

Sensitivity in or around the filling is one of the most common symptoms during this period.

What does the sensitivity feel like after the filling?

When a person has a sensitive tooth, they may find that certain triggers can cause a temporary uncomfortable feeling in or around the filling. The sensation may be a cold shock or a sudden pain that soon disappears.

Factors that can cause tooth sensitivity after a filling include

Cold foods or drinks, such as ice cream, popsicles or drinks with ice in them.

Hot drinks, such as coffee or tea

Air hitting the tooth, such as when breathing through the mouth, which can be made worse by cold air.

Sugary foods, such as sweets

Acidic foods and drinks such as fruit, fruit juices and coffee.

Clenching your teeth while eating

Why do fillings cause tooth sensitivity?

Some sensitivity after fillings is normal and temporary. However, sometimes sensitivity after a filling is due to other causes and needs to be treated or corrected.

The possible causes of this symptom and when to see a dentist are discussed below.

Short-term sensitivity in the tooth after a filling is usually due to the filling process having aggravated or caused inflammation in the nerves inside the tooth.

Normally, the outermost layers of the tooth – the enamel and cemented – protect the nerve from exposure. But fillings, especially deeper fillings, can get close to the nerve endings and cause irritation and discomfort.

As the nerve heals, the sensitivity disappears. This may take a few days or weeks. Once the nerve is fully healed, there should be no difference between the filled tooth and other teeth.

Incorrect bite relationship       

The dentist must make sure that the filling is in line with the other teeth in the mouth. If the filling is too high, it can cause extra pressure when the person bites. This can cause pain and sensitivity, which is often worse than normal post-filling sensitivity.

It is not unusual for a person to experience mild sensitivity when chewing for a few days after the procedure. Usually the bite will correct itself within a few weeks.

However, if a person is experiencing severe sensitivity or has difficulty eating or connecting their teeth, they should visit their dentist to have their bite checked. The dentist may decide to smooth the high points of the filling to adapt it to the bite and eliminate discomfort.

Pulpitis

Pulpitis is an inflammation of the pulp deep in the tooth. It can cause tooth sensitivity and pain.

Pulpitis does not often occur in Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Treatment in Lahore, but it can occur in the following situations.

The tooth has been damaged as a result of an accident, such as a fractured or broken tooth.

The decay is very deep and extends into the inner layer of the pulp.

The tooth has undergone several fillings or surgeries.

There are two types of pulpitis.

Reversible pulpitis is a mild inflammation in which the pulp remains healthy and the tooth heals itself.

Irreversible pulpitis is when the nerve is damaged and begins to die, requiring root canal treatment to save the tooth.