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.
Pain Around Fillings
There are several explanations for pain around fillings, each resulting from a different cause.
Pain when you bite. With this type of pain, the pain occurs when you
bite down. The pain is noticed soon after the anesthesia wears off and
continues over time. In this case, the filling is interfering with your bite.
You will need to return to your dentist and have the filling reshaped.
Pain when your teeth touch. This pain is a very sharp pain that
occurs only when your teeth touch. The pain is likely caused by the touching of
two different metal surfaces (for example, the silver amalgam in a newly filled
tooth and a gold crown on another tooth with which it touches). This pain
should resolve on its own within a short period of time.
"Toothache-type" pain. If the decay was very deep to the
pulp of the tooth, this "toothache" response may indicate this tissue
is no longer healthy. If this is the case, "root canal" treatment will
be required.
Referred pain. With this type of pain, you experience pain or
sensitivity in other teeth besides the one that received the filling. With this
particular pain, there is likely nothing wrong with your teeth. The filled
tooth is simply passing along "pain signals" it's receiving to other
teeth. This pain should decrease on its own over 1 to 2 weeks.
The word "rash" means an outbreak of red bumps on the body. The way people use this term, "a rash" can refer to many different skin conditions. The most common of these are scaly patches of skin and red, itchy bumps or patches all over the place.
Absecessed tooth is a painful infection at the root of a tooth or between the gum and a tooth, most commonly caused by severe tooth decay. Symptoms of abscessed tooth include fever, painful chewing, sensitivity in the teeth, bitter taste in the mouth, and swollen neck glands.
Itching can be a common problem. Itches can be localized or generalized. There are many causes of itching to include: infection (jock itch, vaginal itch), disease (hyperthyroidism, liver or kidney), reactions to drugs, and skin infestations (pubic or body lice). Treatment for itching varies depending on the cause of the itch.
Toothache usually refers to pain around the teeth or jaws. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth or jaw problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, gum disease, disease of the jaw joint (TMJ), or spasms of the muscles used for chewing. A toothache can also be caused by a problem that does not originate from a tooth or the jaw, like diseases of the heart (angina or heart attack), ear infections, and sinus infections. A thorough oral examination, which includes dental X-rays, can help determine the cause.
An allergy refers to a misguided reaction by our immune system in response to bodily contact with certain foreign substances. When these allergens come in contact with the body, it causes the immune system to develop an allergic reaction in people who are allergic to it. It is estimated that 50 million North Americans are affected by allergic conditions. The parts of the body that are prone to react to allergies include the eyes, nose, lungs, skin, and stomach. Common allergic disorders include hay fever, asthma, allergic eyes, allergic eczema, hives, and allergic shock.
Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding. Bruxism may be caused by stress or anxiety and often happens during sleep. Symptoms and signs include jaw pain, headache, and abnormalities in your teeth. Treatment may involve practicing stress-management techniques, cutting back on caffeine and alcohol, avoiding gum chewing, training oneself not to grind the teeth, and wearing a mouth guard.
"Toothache" usually refers to pain around the teeth or jaws primarily as a result of a dental condition. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root,
or gum disease. However, disorders of the jaw joint (temporo-mandibular joint) can also cause pain that is referred to as "toothache." The severity of a toothache can range from chronic and mild to sharp and excruciating. The pain may be aggravated by chewing or by cold or heat. A thorough oral examination, which includes dental X-rays, can help determine whether the toothache is coming from a tooth or jaw problem and the cause.
Sometimes, a toothache may be caused by a problem not originating from a tooth or the jaw. Pain around the teeth and the jaws can be symptoms of diseases of the heart (such as angina or heart attack), ears (such as inner or external ear infections), and sinuses (air passages of the cheekb...
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