Tooth Pain After Filling
Causes Of Tooth Pain After Filling.
For the first few days after the procedure, it’s expected that they’ll be some kind of discomfort around the area that was operated on but this should only last for about a week after the procedure.
Over the counter pain medication should help bring the pain under control.
Another thing that could cause you pain after the filling is allergies. If the gum is allergic to the materials used in the tooth filling, there could be some degree of sensitivity or pain around the area or even a rash.
Another cause of pain or sensitivity could be pulpitis which is an inflammation of the dental purpose tissue in the center of the tooth.
The dental pulp are soft connective tissues and nerves and could also compromise of the blood supply for the tooth.
This could be as a result of an infection after the filling. It could also lead to swelling or pockets of pus around the affected area.
Pain after a filling could also be as a result of nerve irritation which is the most common cause of pain after a tooth filling.
The procedure could irritate the nerves inside the tooth causing pain and sensitivity. This could be as a result of the drilling process to remove the decayed parts.
Another cause of tooth pain after filling is malocclusions. This is when the teeth are not properly aligned. The filling on the tooth must level up with the remaining teeth or risk causing discomfort when chewed up on.
Types of tooth pain after a filling
After a filling, you could experience different degrees of tooth pain depending on the reason for the pain. For example:
Dull: it’s normal to feel a little pain after the procedure for at most a week. The pain should be mild and over the counter pain medications should relieve the pain.
Sharp: as time goes on the pain should subside. If this doesn’t happen, it could be an indication that something is wrong. If could be as a result of an infection, nerve irritation during the procedure. If the pain persist even after taking anesthetics, see your dentist for immediate treatment to avoid further complications.
Home Remedies for Tooth Pain.
Hydrogen peroxide rinse: mix hydrogen peroxide with water and gaggle. This could help with the pain.
Cold compress: get a bag of ice and place it on the area that hurts. This could help with the pain.
Salt water rinse: mix half a tablespoon of salt in a half cup of warm water and use to gaggle the mouth before spitting it out.
Pain relieve: take over the counter pain relief medications to help with the pain.
Cloves: chew on 2- 3 pieces of cloves on the affected area to help with the pain.
Garlic: it’s been a great source of antibiotics and a great pain killer too. Chew a clove of garlic on the affected area.
Elevate your head when you lie down. It could help with the pain.
See your dentist as soon as possible to get proper help and avoid further complications.
How to Prevent Tooth Filling.
Brush at least twice a day. In the morning after breakfast and at night before you sleep.
- Floss regularly too
- Try as much as possible to reduce sweets.
- Use an antibacterial mouthwash.
- Visit your dentist at least twice a year for teeth cleaning and examination.
When to worry
- When you develop a fever after the procedure.
- If the area is soft, red or swollen.
- When there’s a foul smell coming from the mouth.
- If the gum is bleeding.
- If you experience difficulty swallowing or breathing.
Conclusion.
Teeth filling is a result of cavities and holes in the teeth which is caused by poor hygiene and can be prevented. If you feel any form of discomfort in your teeth always seek medical advice as soon as possible to get a permanent solution and avoid complications.
