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Is there any way to hold onto dental sensitivity after filling cavity.Any ideas.
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Assuming the tooth has not been root canalled, the first thing that comes to mind is you need to go back- the filling is too high too much material was placed-(( it is difficult to check the bite when you are numb (the purple or red colored paper they had you bite down on many times, after the filling was placed)) This is something that must be checked if not, it could cause the need for a root canal. Equate it to touching your arm in the same place repeatedly, over days, it will become sensitive then painful. The same thing occurs when you eat, sleep and talk if the filling is too high- your teeth are not meshing correctly.
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If you take the handle of a metal spoon and lightly! tap on that tooth you will be able to figure out if that is indeed the tooth causing you pain.
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I don’t feel anything when the spoon I used the spoon on the teeth but it feels a little sensitive than before I still have one more cavity to fill up this week and I will consult the doctor if it persists or occurs again thank you @Eclecticzebra
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hmm don’t let it go so long or it may end up needing a root canal, could it be the gums? There is a product called Amosan that is mixed with warm water- it helps heal the gums faster after dental work. The gums are whooped on a lot more than people realize, most of the time taken down, to allow clearance for view and ensure the entire tooth is sealed. Hopefully you just need a bite check, ask for that before they numb you for the next filling. Warm water salt rinses will also help keep it clean and promote healing.
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It’s a good thing to have on hand, and should be at any pharmacy -Can’t hurt to ask if they have any-I used to send eveyone home with packs of it..
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I am visiting the dentist this Saturday and it’s wasn’t a much big cavity the grinding was very minimum so gum shouldn’t be affected and it’s not much uncomfortable as it was yesterday. I will try the salt water rinse the bite check doesn’t give any sensitivities or pain as it was yesterday. Thank you @Eclecticzebra for helping me out with all these tips.
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Oh good, glad it is normalizing. I always told patients, when drilling into a tooth, compare it to going into a snowstorm naked (stay with me here LOL) The cold exposure, wind, rain-it takes a bit to warm back up and readjust once a filling and/or crown placed.
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One more day to go!- I bet it feels better now lol The ol’ hurts until I get to the doctors, it happens ((giggle)) Hope it all goes well tomorrow!
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I returned home from the dentist and they checked the previous filling and did a mild grinding for the mild sensitivities and filled it again now it’s all fine than you @Eclecticzebra for all your valuable advices.
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Oh I love toothy questions! I was an EFDA for over 20 years before I became disabled. How long ago did you have the filling placed? Is it amalgam or composite? (silver/tooth colored)