Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is It Normal To Have Sore, Red Tonsil After Cavity Filling?

Hi, I recently had a cavity filled on the upper left part of my mouth. It's been two days since the procedure, and I still have sever pain and tenderness in my cheek where I'm guessing they put the novacain. I also am getting a burning sensation in my left ear and sore, red swollen tonsil on my left side. Again, it's been two days since the procedure. Is this normal?
posted on Sun, 2 Feb 2014
Twitter Sun, 2 Feb 2014 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 3 Feb 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported. It is not normal too have a swollen and painful tonsil after dental work. I will suggest that you return to the doctor for further assessment and management. This could represent tonsilitis that needs to be managed some what differently.


I hope this addresses your query fully. Thank you so much for patronizing our services and please do feel free to ask for follow up clarifications and information if need be. I wish you the best of health.
Dr. Ditah, MD.
I find this answer helpful

3 Doctors agree with this answer

Dentist,  Dr. Dipti Singh's  Response
Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic.
No it is not normal to have these kind of symptoms after cavity filling. It looks that you are having some kind of allergic reactions because of the chemicals used in the procedure.
The cheek pain can be because of the periapical infection of the tooth which has been filled, so better you should go for root canal treatment in the tooth rather than just filling. You should visit your dentist for filling and allergic reaction.

Hope it will help you.
I find this answer helpful

2 Doctors agree with this answer

Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Is It Normal To Have Sore, Red Tonsil After Cavity Filling?

Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported. It is not normal too have a swollen and painful tonsil after dental work. I will suggest that you return to the doctor for further assessment and management. This could represent tonsilitis that needs to be managed some what differently. I hope this addresses your query fully. Thank you so much for patronizing our services and please do feel free to ask for follow up clarifications and information if need be. I wish you the best of health. Dr. Ditah, MD.