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Unbearable Pain In Teeth, Jaw, Ears After Taking Local Anesthesia For Teeth Filling. Some Relief With Ibuprofen And Acetaminophen

Went to the dentist a month ago for a check up and was having NO pain or issues. He said I had some old fillings that were "leaking slightly" (molars) and suggested I get them redone. I agreed to the treatment. Had local anesthetic for the procedure. Since that day, I have had unbearable pain in my teeth, jaw, jaw joint, ear and (at times) up into my cheek and face and down into my neck. I take entirely too much ibuprofen and acetaminophen throughout the day just to make the pain tolerable. I went to the doctor today to make sure it wasn't an ear issue and she said it wasn't. Have called the dentist office multiple times but the secretary insists that fillings will be sensitive and I just need to give it time. The pain is horrible throbbing and I can literally feel my heart beat in my face/jaw. Eating, brushing my teeth, etc only makes it worse. Help please????
posted on Sat, 14 Dec 2013
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Hello,

Unbearable pain in teeth after re-filling the tooth may be due to-

irritant restorative material applied or due to exposed pulp which comes in contact with the restorative material.

I would advice you to get a second opinion and x-ray of the tooth to be done.

Tooth has to be either root canal treated or re-filled.

Infected pulp has to be completely extirpated out.

Hope this helps.
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Unbearable Pain In Teeth, Jaw, Ears After Taking Local Anesthesia For Teeth Filling. Some Relief With Ibuprofen And Acetaminophen

Hello, Unbearable pain in teeth after re-filling the tooth may be due to- irritant restorative material applied or due to exposed pulp which comes in contact with the restorative material. I would advice you to get a second opinion and x-ray of the tooth to be done. Tooth has to be either root canal treated or re-filled. Infected pulp has to be completely extirpated out. Hope this helps.