Fillings - Aftercare

Today, a filing was done for your tooth/teeth. The more work your tooth requires or the deeper the cavity, the more sensitivity you are likely to experience.

• Every patient is different, but sensitivity to cold temperatures usually subsides within a couple of weeks after a small to moderate sized filling. If temperature sensitivity goes on for longer than that, it may be normal for you. However, it should slowly show signs of improvement.
• If your tooth needed more extensive work today, you will probably have sensitivity afterwards and the health of your tooth may need to be monitored over time. Please call us if you ever feel anything unusual or if your symptoms persist for more than a couple of weeks.
• Biting sensitivity may be related to contact between your teeth, for instance the filling may be a bit too high. This may not seem like a big issue at first, but the tooth will become sore and very sensitive to chewing after a few days. If this happens give us a call and we can adjust any high spots.
• In rare cases, temperature and bite sensitivity never go away. This could mean that the nerve is irritated, and the tooth may require root canal treatment or an extraction.