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Why do I have sharp pains after getting my tooth filled?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

About a month ago, I went to get a filling on my bottom tooth. The dentist noticed two small holes in my top teeth. So, she filled them. Since then, I have had nothing but sharp tooth pains, and have not been able to eat. What can I do?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Prerna Jain

Education:

MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prerna Jain is a passionate Orthodontist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2011. She then completed her MDS in Orthodontics from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2015. She is well-specialized in treating all malaligned teeth and malocclusion for aesthetic and functional purposes. She is currently working in Mumbai.

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A sharp pain in a filled tooth can indicate a few possible problems. A high point, due to over-filling. Your teeth will contact earlier in that tooth, leading to a lot of pressure on that tooth. A leakage in the filling, especially if it is a composite (tooth-colored) filling. Incomplete cavity removal. Irritated nerves and pulp of your tooth. These are the common reasons. The exact cause can be confirmed only with an X-ray.

I hope this helps.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 1, 2017
Reviewed At November 18, 2024

Education:

MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prerna Jain is a passionate Orthodontist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2011. She then completed her MDS in Orthodontics from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2015. She is well-specialized in treating all malaligned teeth and malocclusion for aesthetic and functional purposes. She is currently working in Mumbai.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MDS Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prerna Jain is a passionate Orthodontist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2011. She then completed her MDS in Orthodontics from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2015. She is well-specialized in treating all malaligned teeth and malocclusion for aesthetic and functional purposes. She is currently working in Mumbai.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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