Why do I have a Toothache?

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If you have a tooth that has been damaged by decay your dentist may recommend you to have a filling in order to restore the tooth. After the filling many people will experience pain that ranges from mild to severe. This is very common. Sometimes your tooth will even become extra sensitive after a filling. It could become sensitive to sweet foods, temperature, cold foods, pressure of any kind, or even the air when you breathe in. Normally after a few weeks these problems will go away on its own but if it does not you should go see your dentist. Why do I have a Toothache

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There are many different types of toothaches a person can feel after having a filling which include:

Around the filling

With this type of toothache you need to talk to your dentist because it could mean that the dentist did not fill the cavity in the right way. Why do I have a Toothache

When you bite something

You will usually feel some pain when the anesthesia starts to wear off and you may feel it for some time, but if you feel pain immediately after you bite down the filling may not be shaped right. When you bite down on anything you are putting pressure on the filling and if you have immediate pain this is an indication that the filling is interfering with the biting. Again, this type of toothache needs to be addressed with your dentist immediately. Why do I have a Toothache

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Referred

With this type of toothache, you will fill sensitivity or pain in the teeth that are beside the one that was filled. If this is the type of toothache you are filling it will go away on its own and there is nothing wrong with the tooth that was filled.

Constant

If the decay went to the pulp of the tooth you could find yourself with a toothache that can last for many weeks after you had it filled, especially when you are eating because you are putting pressure on the tooth. It could indicate that your gum tissue is not healthy and you may have to talk with your dentist about having a root canal done to get rid of the pain.

If you have a toothache you should make sure that you are staying away from anything that can cause your tooth to be sensitive. Some of the things that you should avoid are very cold or very hot beverages and of course smoking. Rinse your mouth several times a day with a salt water rinse and gently brush your teeth several times a day.

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