Question 1

should alcohol ruin your teeth fillings from a cavity?

Accepted Answer

No but: It may damage other parts of your body especially when taken in excess.

Question 2

is it safe to drink alcohol after getting numbing shots for a cavity filling?

Accepted Answer

Probably okay but...: a more accurate response would depend on the timing and amount of your alcohol ingestion relative to whatever "shots" you received for dental work.

Question 3

can cavity fillings be re-done?

Accepted Answer

Tooth fillings: Yes these can easily be re-done. Not a problem. No filling lasts forever.

Question 4

can a cavity filling hurt afterwards?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: This should be mild and temporary. If not, check back with your own dentist.

Question 5

how can a overfilled cavity filling be fixed?

Accepted Answer

See your denist: They should be able to sand down the filling to get your bite to set properly.

Question 6

what to do if i pulled out my cavity filling?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Often, a filling may come out, or in this case if you pulled it out; it may not be sensitive or hurt. That doesn't mean there is not a problem that needs to be fixed. Get to a dentist asap for an exam and he can tell you what should be done to properly restore the tooth.

Question 7

is it normal to feel pain after cavity filling?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: Slight sensitivity following a filling is not uncommon. Your own dentist should have given you some guidance in this area. If not, or this is severe or doesn't subside shortly, call your dentist for advice as to what to expect before coming in for an evaluation.

Question 8

what can i take for severe pain after cavity filling?

Accepted Answer

Call your dentist: Pain after a cavity is filled shouldn't be severe. There might be some gum irritation for a day or two that would probably respond to over the counter Ibuprofen or a mild narcotic such as tramadol or low dose vicodin. If the pain is severe you should call your dentist and get back for another examination.

Question 9

what should i do for severe pain after cavity filling?

Accepted Answer

Go back: See the dentist who restored the tooth. It may be too high and in the way of your bite. It may have a crack that was not previously in evidence and it may need a root canal for a hurting pulp.

Question 10

what will you eat&drink after you've had a cavity filling?

Accepted Answer

Follow instructions: Usually the same things as you ate and drank before. If there are any time restrictions and\or special precautions, your own dentist should have discussed that with you. If not, call the office just to make sure.

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