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Problems With Dental Fillings

Introduction

Tooth sensitivity following placement of a filling is fairly common. A tooth may be sensitive to pressure, air, sweet foods, or temperature. Usually, the sensitivity resolves on its own within a few weeks. During this time, avoid those things that are causing the sensitivity. Pain relievers are generally not required.

Contact your dentist if the sensitivity does not subside within 2 to 4 weeks or if your tooth is extremely sensitive. He or she may recommend you use a desensitizing toothpaste, may apply a desensitizing agent to the tooth, or possibly suggest a root canal procedure.




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A toothache that is severe and continuous and results in gnawing or throbbing pain or sharp or shooting pain are common symptoms of an abscessed tooth. Other symptoms may include:

What does an abscessed tooth look like?
  1. Fever
  2. Pain when chewing
  3. Sensitivity of the teeth to hot or cold
  4. Bitter taste in the mouth
  5. Foul smell to the breath
  6. Swollen neck glands
  7. General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling
  8. Redness and swelling of the gums
  9. Swollen area of the upper or lower jaw
  10. An open, draining sore on the side of the gum

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