What are the causes of tooth pain after filling? How can caries be prevented?

Causes of Tooth Pain After Filling,When a person suffers from some problems inside the teeth, this leads to experiencing some severe symptoms resulting from them, which require appropriate treatment such as cavities or large gaps between teeth. This is usually due to lack of attention to oral and dental hygiene. In this article, we will discuss some information related to the tooth filling procedure, follow us.

Causes of Tooth Pain After Filling

When the patient is exposed to some pain or sensitivity after the filling procedure, this may be due to the presence of some causes or factors leading to that, as follows:

• Inflammation of the tooth nerve: When deep fillings are placed and are close to the nerve location, this can lead to inflammation of the nerve or a feeling of pain and sensitivity, but it goes away on its own after a few days after the filling.
• Placing the filling incorrectly: It is important for the doctor to ensure that the filling fits properly in the mouth after placing it, because in some cases long fillings can cause constant pressure on the tooth and severe pain.
• Oral infection: In some cases, there is an infection inside the mouth of the patient suffering from lack of dental and oral hygiene, or not taking the antibiotics prescribed by the doctor regularly, as well as using some tools without sterilization, causing the patient to feel pain and discomfort.
• Cracks and damage to the tooth or filling: If there are some cracks or damage to the filling or the tooth itself, it is possible that the nerves and tissues present will be exposed, and this will cause pain or severe sensitivity when consuming cold or hot things, and this is one of the most common causes of tooth pain.
• Inflammation of the tooth pulp: When the pulp of the tooth, which is the inner part located in the roots of the teeth, is exposed to damage or inflammation, it causes a feeling of pain or sensitivity as a result of previously placing multiple fillings inside the tooth. This inflammation can be either reversible and heals easily after a period, or it can be another type that can only be treated by root canal treatment.

How long does the pain last after a tooth filling?

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It is possible for the feeling of pain to continue after tooth fillings with some of the following cases:

1. The tooth experiences some pain after the anesthetic wears off during the filling period.
2. Some sensitivity occurs when chewing or consuming some cold and hot drinks and foods.
3. It is possible for the person to experience some pain or sensitivity after the filling procedure, but it disappears after two weeks, which is considered normal.
4. In cases where pain persists after filling, it is important to consult the doctor to find out the cause and how to treat it.

Why are tooth fillings painful?

We can point out a set of reasons that indicate that the patient is in pain after filling, which are as follows:

• The teeth are in a state of severe sensitivity after filling, so it is necessary to stop consuming hot or cold foods or drinks. If this sensitivity persists, it is important to consult the doctor.
• The filling is exposed to breakage or the filling is not placed inside the tooth properly, which leads to a constant feeling of pain and discomfort. In this case, it is necessary to visit the doctor to change or replace the filling.
• Sensitivity or severe pain towards some metals used in making fillings, so it is necessary to inform the doctor about the type that causes sensitivity before installation.

Can teeth be filled without an injection?

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No, local anesthesia is considered one of the necessary steps when performing various treatments, which helps relieve the pain resulting from the procedure, so it does not make the patient feel uncomfortable or anxious, and any type of treatment cannot be performed without anesthetizing the teeth.

What should I do after a nerve filling?

There are some procedures or things that must be adhered to after a nerve filling, which are as follows:

• Regular use of medications or antibiotics prescribed by the doctor after the procedure.
• Not eating chewy or hard foods.
• Daily cleaning of teeth with your toothbrush and toothpaste.
• In some cases, the feeling of pain increases after nerve filling, which indicates that there is a problem, so it is necessary to consult the doctor.

Tips after tooth filling

There are a set of tips or instructions that should be followed after tooth fillings, which are as follows:

1. Stop consuming drinks or foods after the procedure for two hours and until the anesthetic effect wears off completely.
2. It is important not to chew food at the filling site, it is better to chew away from it for one day only.
3. Pay close attention when consuming food.
4. Stay away from hard or sticky foods, it is preferable to eat soft foods like yogurt.
5. If pain occurs and persists for a long time after filling, it is necessary to visit the doctor.

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What determines the amount of pain the filling will cause?

Doctors recommend performing prompt treatment with cases suffering from cavities inside the teeth and to reduce the pain resulting from this problem. Leaving it untreated leads to severe damage to the roots and tissues surrounding the affected tooth, as well as the severe pain felt by the patient. There are some factors or criteria that affect the amount of pain resulting from the filling, as follows:

• Size and depth of the cavity: Tooth decay occurs gradually, where at the beginning it may appear as white spots and can be eliminated through proper cleaning. If the tooth enamel is damaged, a filling is necessary. In cases of simple cavities, they can be repaired without causing pain. When installing the filling, the doctor can place the anesthetic in the gum area and not anesthetize the teeth themselves, as it is used to prevent gum discomfort during the procedure. As for cases that suffer from deep cavities, it may take a long time to remove the decay, and if the condition is close to the nerves, the patient may be exposed to severe pain.
• Location of the cavity: There are various types of cavity locations inside the teeth:

1. Superficial and mild cavities on the sides of the mouth.
2. The presence of some cavities or cracks that occur on the outer surface of the molars.
3. The appearance of a cavity close to the root of the tooth itself.
4. It is possible for deep cavities to occur in the roots after their decomposition, and this is due to the presence of gum diseases causing the expansion of root surfaces.

• Number of cavities: If a person is exposed to a number of cavities in the same area of the mouth, it is better to treat them quickly. In this case, the mouth remains open for a long time, which causes a feeling of pain in the jaws, and this is why in most cases, anesthesia is resorted to.

Treatment of Nerve Pain in Teeth

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When a person experiences persistent pain inside the teeth, it is necessary to consult the doctor to examine the problem specifically and determine the size of the existing cavity, whether it is simple or deep. In case of detecting a minor cavity inside the tooth, the doctor completely removes the decay and places the filling inside the tooth after thorough cleaning so that it works to protect the tooth. In the case of deep cavities reaching the nerves, the affected area is anesthetized, and a temporary filling is placed on the tooth. After several days, it is removed, and then the permanent filling is added to the tooth. The doctor prescribes some antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications or pain relievers that occur for a short period after the procedure.

How to get rid of persistent pain after tooth filling

We know that pain or sensitivity can naturally occur for the patient after filling, but there are some methods or treatments that help relieve the resulting risks, as follows:

• Taking some anti-inflammatory painkillers to reduce pain such as ibuprofen and aspirin, but doctors advise not to take it with cases that suffer from liver problems so as not to cause harmful symptoms, and it is necessary to consult the doctor before taking any type of medication.
• Chewing away from the filling site.
• Avoiding acidic and hard foods or fruits temporarily.
• Warm water compresses can be applied to the jaw and cheek area.
• Stop consuming hot or cold drinks for two weeks after the procedure.
• Daily cleaning of teeth through the appropriate toothbrush and toothpaste.
• It is preferable to use soft dental floss and desensitizing toothpaste.
• Do not use aspirin and place it near the gum close to the affected area so as not to cause tissue damage.

How to prevent cavities?

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There are methods or treatments to prevent tooth decay, which include the following:

1. Using toothpaste containing the effective fluoride ingredient that works to deep clean and rebuild tooth enamel, in case there are no large cavities.
2. Resorting to fillings that help restore teeth, made of materials with several benefits, such as composite, porcelain, or resin.
3. Installing a crown used in cases with severe decay and the tooth is in a weakened state, made of effective metals and fixed on top of the teeth.
4. Performing appropriate root canal treatment when a person suffers from deep decay reaching the pulp area of the tooth.
5. In case of severe damage to the tooth that cannot be easily repaired, it is extracted according to the doctor’s view.
6. Using dental appliances as a way to protect teeth from breakage or accumulation of bacteria or stains and discoloration, as they offer many benefits for children and adults.
7. Continuous follow-up with the doctor for periodic examination and ensuring the health and safety of the mouth and teeth.
8. Avoiding sugars and starches that cause the spread of bacteria and microbes inside the mouth.
9. Following a healthy diet to maintain the health of the body and teeth and prevent any problems.
10. Using anti-bacterial mouthwashes that work to prevent tooth decay or accumulation of food residues and bacteria.
11. It is important to take care of oral and dental health by using the appropriate toothbrush and toothpaste.

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Tooth Filling Prices

The cost and price of tooth fillings depends on the type of filling material used during the procedure. As for the average prices for each type of filling, they are as follows:

• The price of a regular ceramic filling ranges between 700 Egyptian pounds to 1,750 Egyptian pounds.
• The average price of a silver tooth filling ranges between 500 Egyptian pounds to 700 Egyptian pounds.
• The cost of a glass filling starts from 500 to 1,000 Egyptian pounds.

There are some other factors or criteria that affect tooth filling prices, such as the doctor’s experience and skill, the quality of the technology used during the procedure, as well as the cost of procedures or examinations required by the patient before the procedure, the quality of materials used in making the filling. To learn more about our prices and offers for cosmetic fillings at our Medical Center for Dental Care, you can contact us now.