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Sensitivity after a filling
Anyone here have sensitivity in a tooth/teeth after a filling was done, and how long did it last you? Long story short- I had a deep filling done over three weeks ago, had sensitivity and pain, saw different dentists and an endodontist who said it didn't appear I needed a root canal. Pain finally subsided but sensitivity to cold is still there.
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Posted 9/12/18 2:47 PM  |
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PhyllisNJoe
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Re: Sensitivity after a filling
Yes. Use sensodyne tooth paste for a few weeks. It should eventually dull out. I use it everyday because I just have sensitive teeth all around. But when my dh gets a filling, he uses it for a little bit to help with the initial sensitivity. If the endo looked and said you shouldn’t need a RC, it should be ok. But obv if even the sensodyne doesn’t do it, it’s time to go back
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| Posted 9/12/18 3:14 PM |
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queensgal
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Re: Sensitivity after a filling
Yes. I went back to dentist concerned about an infection but there were no signs. Go back if you see swelling, redness, or if it doesn’t get better.
What I learned: dental work can irritate the nerve in the tooth which will cause pain to temperature/chewing. This can take weeks to totally go away. Every time you chew, you can irritate it a little.
Use sensodyne, purposely chew on other side and use a straw for hot/cold drinks. Doc said ok to use ibuprofen if needed. Might take a few weeks to be 100% but you should see improvement along the way
He said some people have more sensitive nerves than others.
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| Posted 9/12/18 3:34 PM |
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ChristinaM128
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Re: Sensitivity after a filling
Yes. My dentist said the sensitivity can last upwards of a month. Sensodyne helps.
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| Posted 9/12/18 8:51 PM |
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Peainapod
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Re: Sensitivity after a filling
my teeth are hypersensitive to begin with. i always have issues for a while after a filling.
my dentist gave me a prescription for a colgate toothpaste..crap i forget the name right now. i rub it on the sensitive spots at night and let it sit there. i use colgate sensitive or sensodyne toothpaste and these help greatly.
also, listerine now makes an anti sensitivity rinse too.
PREVIDENT..THATS the name.
Message edited 9/13/2018 11:03:14 AM.
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| Posted 9/13/18 11:02 AM |
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Re: Sensitivity after a filling
Thanks all, I picked up some sensodyne and will give it a few weeks to see how it goes.
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| Posted 9/14/18 9:15 AM |
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