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Does Persistent Tooth Pain After Filling Need Medical Attention?
Hi I had a filling about 5 weeks ago on a front tooth and now I started with toothache on thursday night it became extremely painful on saturday, the tooth is really tender.
It is now starting to get better
What could this be??
Should i still go to the dentist even though it is getting better??
Thanks
It is now starting to get better
What could this be??
Should i still go to the dentist even though it is getting better??
Thanks
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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Was the filling done after the root canal treatment ?
Pain after filling usually suggests the deep caries with involvement of the pulp(irreversible pulpitis) , which left untreated can form an abscess.
I would advice you to visit your dentist again and have the filling removed and start with the root canal treatment after the radiographic evaluation.
For the pain ibuprofen ( if you are not allergic to any medicine) .
Do salt water gargling.
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
Read your query.
Was the filling done after the root canal treatment ?
Pain after filling usually suggests the deep caries with involvement of the pulp(irreversible pulpitis) , which left untreated can form an abscess.
I would advice you to visit your dentist again and have the filling removed and start with the root canal treatment after the radiographic evaluation.
For the pain ibuprofen ( if you are not allergic to any medicine) .
Do salt water gargling.
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The pain in tooth can be because of the tooth infection secondary to decay. The pain after filling could be because of the failure to remove the decay completely or extension of the decay involving the pulp. Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out the extent of decay and any tooth infection. If there is infection involving pulp then get the tooth treated with RCT. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic).
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The pain in tooth can be because of the tooth infection secondary to decay. The pain after filling could be because of the failure to remove the decay completely or extension of the decay involving the pulp. Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out the extent of decay and any tooth infection. If there is infection involving pulp then get the tooth treated with RCT. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic).
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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