Expert: Tony Appleton BDS DPDS - 2/20/2009

Question
I had a filling done 8 days ago, i had'nt seen a dentist for 2 and a half years as i have always been terrified! i new when i was goin i would need a filling as i had a whole in my tooth for the majority of the 2 & a half years i had'nt seen a dentist. well when i went i had my filling like i said 8 days ago the anastetic wore off and i had a slight ache which i could cope with. Then within the next to days i was in agony with toothache, it was even wakeing me up at night. I contacted my dentist an she said my filling was proud so filed it down. Then pain did'nt ease, so i have been takeing nurofen & using Orajel to help with the pain (which helps slightly). Now i cannot bitedown on one side of my mouth (where i had the filling top left molar) . what could be the problem ? i dont think i can stand the pain any longer its driveing me mad =( . Would be nice if you could help thanks

Answer
Hi Danielle

It could be that the pulp in the middle of the tooth is starting to die.  this happens on occasion and may mean that the tooth needs some further treatment.  Certainly by now the pain should be settling so go back to the dentist.

Regards

Tony Appleton