Why Does My Filling Feel Weird?

How can you tell if a filling is bad

Signs Your Filling May Need to Be ReplacedThe filling is cracked.

Wear and tear can eventually cause fillings to crack.

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Your tooth hurts.

If you have a crack in your tooth, you may develop a cavity under the filling.

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You feel pain when you drink cold beverages.

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Your old filling has changed color.

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Your filling has fallen out.

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Your filling is old.Jun 27, 2017.

Can a bad filling cause a root canal

Not always. On occasion, after the placement of a restoration, a tooth can become non-vital and require root canal treatment. Every time a filling is placed or replaced, there is trauma to the pulp (nerve and blood supply). It can be a combination of many things that will cause this trauma.

What happens when a filling is close to the nerve

If the filling is too close to the nerve, it will get infected slowly. Dentists can’t predict the time frame for the tooth to become infected. If infected, you may experience a throbbing pain or a dental abscess.

How do you know if you need a root canal after a filling

Root canal symptomsPersistent pain. Persistent tooth pain is one of the signs that you may need a root canal. … Sensitivity to heat and cold. Does your tooth hurt when you eat warm food or when you drink a cup of coffee? … Tooth discoloration. … Swollen gums. … Pain when you eat or touch the tooth. … A chipped or cracked tooth. … Tooth mobility.Dec 20, 2019

Had a cavity filled and now it hurts when I chew

Tooth sensitivity: A tooth that has just had a filling placed will be more sensitive to hot foods and cold foods, air temperature, and the pressure of biting. This type of tooth pain after filling a cavity should resolve within a few weeks. If not, contact your dentist.

What happens if a filling is too low

If the filling has not been adequately prepared, the mixture may not bond properly to the tooth tissue and this may cause the filling to fall out or cause a gap, which could then allow further decay to form and lead to long lasting toothache as the pulp of the tooth becomes infected.

How long do fillings feel weird for

How long will the sensitivity last? Sensitivity from a tooth filling should go away within two to four weeks. If the sensitivity doesn’t seem to be getting any better during that time, or it lasts for longer than four weeks, contact your dentist.

Can dentist hit a nerve when doing filling

Usually, the tooth’s outer layers — the enamel and cementum — protect the nerve from exposure. But fillings, especially deep ones, can get close to the nerve endings and cause irritation and uncomfortable sensations. As the nerve heals, the sensitivity will go away. This may take a few days or weeks.

Do fillings feel weird

It is normal for your tooth to feel weird after a filling, but this weirdness usually goes away after a day or so when your mouth becomes adjusted to the new filling. If this feeling doesn’t go away and you have pain, you need to see your dentist right away.

Is it normal for a filling to feel rough

Rough fillings While filling material is different than natural enamel and may feel unusual until you get used to it, it shouldn’t feel rough or sharp when you touch it with either your finger or tongue.

Do getting cavities filled hurt

Do cavity fillings hurt? Although you can expect some tenderness and soreness during the first few days after you get a tooth filled, they shouldn’t. It’s a good idea to call your dentist if that discomfort persists for more than a week. Your dentist can adjust the filling, so it’s a better fit.

Can you feel a filling in your mouth

What will I feel after a filling? Dentists often numb the area around the affected tooth before doing a filling. As a result, you probably won’t feel anything during the first hour or two after your appointment. Once the numbness wears off, you might notice some unusual sensations in your mouth.

What to expect after a deep filling

A short lasting hypersensitivity reaction to heat, cold and sometimes pressure, which subsides once the stimulus is removed, is normal following a deep filling. This may last for several weeks. A gradual lessening of the severity of the reaction is a sign that the pulp is healing.

Does a throbbing tooth mean infection

Throbbing tooth pain usually indicates that there is an injury or infection in the mouth. In most cases, this will be a cavity or an abscess. A person cannot diagnose the cause of throbbing tooth pain based on their symptoms alone, and it is not always possible to see injuries or abscesses.

Can a tooth filling be done wrong

If the filling has not been adequately prepared, the mixture may not bond properly to the tooth tissue. This may cause the filling to fall out, which could then allow further decay to form and lead to long lasting toothache and infection.

Do new fillings smooth out

Usually, they are smooth, but if there is a cavity, you may feel a rough patch where the decay is starting. When you get a filling, your tongue does the same thing, but it now encounters a new, seemingly permanent texture. Your tongue has to get used to it. That may take a week.

Can I brush my teeth after filling

There is no need to wait to brush your teeth after a dental filling. You can continue brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing once a day.