Dental filling is a standard method used by dentists to treat cavities. A decayed tooth is a small hole in the enamel that, if not treated, can later result in tooth decay. Dentists fill the gaps using substances such as amalgam and composites during the dental filling process. This is done after the dentist cleans the decayed teeth. Although this is a straightforward dental procedure, many people leave with throbbing pain and hyperesthesia.
Precautions after Dental Caries Treatment
Dentist’s drill out the tooth to treat cavities before the new material is filled. While dentists inject an anesthetic into the area around the tooth, a dental drill is used to clean the hole. After cleaning, the dentist fills the gap with gold, silver amalgam, composite resin, porcelain, etc.
How does pain feel after dental caries?
If your tooth hurts after a cavity fills, you may notice several triggers that cause unpleasant sensations in and around your tooth. The pain may appear suddenly and disappear after a while.
Factors that can cause pain in a denture include:
- Hot drink.
- Sweet food.
- Cold food or drink.
- Acidic food or drink.
- Clenching when eating.
- Exposure to cold air when breathing with an open mouth.
Tooth Hyperesthesia
Tooth hyperesthesia is often experienced as a slight pain or discomfort when a very hot or cold drink or food is placed in the mouth. People may experience hyperesthesia after dental treatment, such as fillings or tooth extractions, and experience similar sensations and discomfort. This is usually due to inflammation of the nerves inside the tooth after the procedure.
- It is perfectly normal to experience tooth hyperesthesia immediately after dental treatment. Still, if that hyperesthesia continues for several weeks or months after that, it may be a sign of a problem that needs treatment to prevent it from becoming severe.
- Treatment of tooth pain after stuffing
- If your teeth hurt after stuffing, try the following ways to not only avoid certain foods and drinks but also to relieve discomfort:
- The potassium nitrate blocks the sensation that reaches the teeth’ nerves.
- Use a commercially available analgesic such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
- Use a gentle toothbrush on the enamel, and gently brush the teeth and gums in a circular pattern.
- Avoid tooth-whitening products that increase hyperesthesia.
- Topical ointment that temporarily paralyzes tooth pain.
- After eating or drinking acidic, solid foods, rinse your mouth.
Put Your Dental Health First
The Medrose Medical Center in Al Barsha, a team of gentle dentists, is ready to help you with any concerns about oral health or treatment. At our clinic, we always prioritize our patients’ health and satisfaction. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions but are still waiting to book a consultation.
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