Pain when biting 1 month after filling

jaffa20

Hi all,

I had a composite filling on a bottom molar about a month ago. I don't think it's a big filling. It was sore and sensitive for about a week after. I've been chewing on the other side to let it settle down, but now almost 1 month after the filling, i have noticed that i get a sharp pain when i bite down sometimes on that tooth. The pain doesn't last, and immediately goes away upon release. What could be the issue here? I really hope it's not a root canal as i need that on another tooth and have consultation with specialist for that in a month. I read about cracked tooth but that seems to be more pain when releasing biting pressure which i don't have. It's the opposite for me really. Pain when biting down on that tooth only.

Thanks for any advice.

Fishorsealant

You can get pain with cracked tooth syndrome when biting down too , can be worse when releasing in some individuals. Not limited to pain on releasing.
Even teeth with very small or no restorations can get CTS.

First port of call is to contact your dentist and arrange an appointment. If the tooth hasn't settled after a month I would contact them.

What they might do is adjust the filling if "the bite" is high.

Speculation here, get the tooth examined for definite answer.

ladyjuicy08

Same problem here just got composite done last Friday no pain hot/cold just when chewing food can't eat other side either as had tooth pulled that side wonder does take time to settle or back to dentist €€€€

SM35

When a tooth has required treatment, it can take some time (days to weeks) to settle down. The removal of the decay and placement of a restoration can cause inflammation in the pulp (commonly referred to as the nerve) which results in tenderness on biting or sensitivity for a while to hot or cold food and drink. Sometimes the "bite" is slightly high which becomes apparent when the numbness ears off. Most times the sensitivity resolves over time. Occasionally, the pulp has been damaged by the previous extent of decay or there are cracks within the tooth, and further treatment such as a root treatment and /or a crown may be required.

I generally advise my patients to allow things to settle on their own accord, but if sensitivity persists beyond a month or so, or begins to increase, to contact me for a review. I would rather see my patient and review things.

ladyjuicy08

SM35 wrote: »

When a tooth has required treatment, it can take some time (days to weeks) to settle down. The removal of the decay and placement of a restoration can cause inflammation in the pulp (commonly referred to as the nerve) which results in tenderness on biting or sensitivity for a while to hot or cold food and drink. Sometimes the "bite" is slightly high which becomes apparent when the numbness ears off. Most times the sensitivity resolves over time. Occasionally, the pulp has been damaged by the previous extent of decay or there are cracks within the tooth, and further treatment such as a root treatment and /or a crown may be required.

I generally advise my patients to allow things to settle on their own accord, but if sensitivity persists beyond a month or so, or begins to increase, to contact me for a review. I would rather see my patient and review things.

I called the dentist who told me come back on Thur so he can check it's all ok hopefully won't cost me another fortune

jaffa20

Surprisingly for me, the last few days have been much better now on this tooth. I no longer get a sharp pain, just the odd sensation now and again and i am able to chew on it again without any issues. I will leave it for another week and see how it feels before deciding whether to go back.

The other tooth needing root canal has decided to cause some discomfort so will take some painkillers for that as still some time to go before specialist appointment.

So many issues with my teeth recently and so much $$$.

ladyjuicy08

I'd love to wait it out but got my tooth pulled on the other side and I can't really chew that side either so I'm very hungry lol... Fingers crossed its not anything expensive cos also spent a fortune lately at the dentist