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Done Tooth Filling. Have Pain In Salivary Gland, Throat Pain. Normal?
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I recently had a tooth filled with white composite (lower molar 2nd from the end). It was a deep cavity filling on the side of the tooth..close to the pulp. Thankfully I dont need a root canal and the doctor told me the nerve is healthy and is not inflamed. Its been a week now and im having slight pain ib my salivary gland one close to the ears and near the throat which causes a slught irritation on the lower teeth I have. No pain or sensitivity when I eat its just my throat hurts like hell. Its much better now in comparison to the first 2 day, is this normal? How long will this go on for?
My second question is, im having gum pain on the upper tooth (wisdom) now all the teeth I have on that side is crystal clean with exception to one tooth having small plaque stains that arent a major issue. I do need to point out I was in the process of doing braces so an expansion for the upper side was required to make more room for the jammed teeth. The doctor cleaned and checked everything and told me its gum problem nothing to do with the teeth then placed me on Ginvapast. Its still hurting what could it be?
I recently had a tooth filled with white composite (lower molar 2nd from the end). It was a deep cavity filling on the side of the tooth..close to the pulp. Thankfully I dont need a root canal and the doctor told me the nerve is healthy and is not inflamed. Its been a week now and im having slight pain ib my salivary gland one close to the ears and near the throat which causes a slught irritation on the lower teeth I have. No pain or sensitivity when I eat its just my throat hurts like hell. Its much better now in comparison to the first 2 day, is this normal? How long will this go on for?
My second question is, im having gum pain on the upper tooth (wisdom) now all the teeth I have on that side is crystal clean with exception to one tooth having small plaque stains that arent a major issue. I do need to point out I was in the process of doing braces so an expansion for the upper side was required to make more room for the jammed teeth. The doctor cleaned and checked everything and told me its gum problem nothing to do with the teeth then placed me on Ginvapast. Its still hurting what could it be?
Wed, 4 Sep 2013
Hello and welcome.
In answer to your first question posted here,i would say wait for a more week and watch for changes,if you find any pain or sensitivity developing then you need to revisit your dentist for x ray,else its fine.
your second question,pertaining to your third molar i must say please get the tooth extracted as it is considered vestigial.It gives you recurrent problems without any reason.so please think over it,plan and get the tooth extracted.
Hope i have answered your query.
For further doubts please let me know.
Thanks.
Take care.
In answer to your first question posted here,i would say wait for a more week and watch for changes,if you find any pain or sensitivity developing then you need to revisit your dentist for x ray,else its fine.
your second question,pertaining to your third molar i must say please get the tooth extracted as it is considered vestigial.It gives you recurrent problems without any reason.so please think over it,plan and get the tooth extracted.
Hope i have answered your query.
For further doubts please let me know.
Thanks.
Take care.
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