In the back of my two frount teeth I got fillings from the dentist and now my te!
Question:
In the back of my two frount teeth I got fillings from the dentist and now my teeth hurt whenever ...?
I drink something cold like milk. On a scale from 1 to 10 it is like a 7! Its very painful. What is wrong with my teeth?
( My teeth did hurt by cold things before I got my fillings but they where not this bad. )
Please PLEASE tell me what I should do!!!
Answers:
It's not unusual for teeth to be sensitive following restorations... how long ago did you have the fillings placed? The sensitivity may gradually improve, but watch for symptoms such as sensitivity to hot, lingering pain after the stimulus is removed, pain with biting, spontaneous aching, or swelling on the gum tissue. Also, check which toothpaste you are using. Anything containing whitening, tartar control agents, or baking soda can make sensitive teeth WAY worse. Switch to a toothpaste for sensitive teeth; it may take a couple days of using it to notice a difference. (make sure the sens. toothpaste you get doesn't have any whitening, tartar control stuff in it!) If the decay was deep into the tooth structure, the teeth may not recover and you could end up needing root canals. Do you have a tendency to grind your teeth? Your dentist should be able to tell; grinding or clenching can make teeth very sensitive as well. If it's only been a few days since the fillings and cold sensitivity is your only symptom, give it a little more time and try the toothpaste, but definitely see your dentist if any of the above mentioned symptoms appear. Good luck!