Question 1

my mouth is hurting after a filling. what should i do for pain?

Accepted Answer

Likely aspirin, etc.: Probably the best thing for now is simple pain meds, like aspirin, tylenol, (acetaminophen) od advil.  If this persists, you might have to go back to your dentist and/or see your doctor to make sure it is not something worse.

Question 2

it been a week since my fillings and my mouth still hurts. can't eat any food cause it hurts. normal..?

Accepted Answer

Fillings adjusted: It sounds like your fillings are high.  Take 600 mg of ibuprofen and 1000 mg of ibuprofen.  Have your dentist adjust your fillings.  It's sometimes difficult for you to know where your bite normally is while you are numb.  It should go away rather quickly once your bite is adjusted.  Clenching at night may also be an issue for you so have your dentist evaluate for a night guard.  Best of luck!

Question 3

have just got a filling, mouth is still numb, why does it still hurt the same as before??

Accepted Answer

Depends...: After having a filling placed it is not unusual for the tooth to be a bit sensitive. However, if your tooth was causing you pain before, then you may have needed something different than a filling. Typically a cavity won't cause severe pain unless the nerve is involved. If the post-op discomfort is just sensitivity then give it some time. If you are having spontaneous pain, see your dentist asap.

Question 4

my jaw hurts after cavity filling when i open and close my mouth it's been like 6 days since ?

Accepted Answer

Sore jaw: it is hard to say what is going on without an exam, but your jaw may have been stressed out by being open during the dental procedure. And this can take some time to heal.  But since there are also other things that can do this, the best thing to do at this time is to call your dentist  out this.  In the meantime eat a soft diet.. Ibuprophen can help with the pain in the short term.

Question 5

a few days ago i went to dentist and had a numbing jab to remove a filling.it now hurts to open my mouth wide or poke my tongue out .?

Accepted Answer

Muscle irritation : Possible causes are muscle or joint irritation due to injection or opening to extended period of time.  If this continues, contact dentist and have checked out.  Most problems like this generally subside with time.

Question 6

i went to the dentist to have 3 fillings done about a week ago now my whole mouth hurts horribly bad mainly my cheeks and jaw what could be causing it?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasms: Often times when the mouth is held open for a long time during a procedure the muscles that control the jaw movements go into spasm and hurt very much.  Usually time takes care of it but i would recommend advil (ibuprofen) and heat packs to try and get some relief now.

Question 7

i will be getting sedated in my mouth, does a filling or having these teeth out hurt?

Accepted Answer

It should not: There are different types of sedation with different properties and levels of consciousness.  With most sedation techniques, a local anesthetic is still administered so your mouth should be numb during the procedure.  What you feel and remember during the procedure will depend upon the type of sedation you have, the effectiveness of the local anesthetic, and what type of procedure you are having.

Question 8

i got a filling refilled, ever since, the top left of the roof of my mouth has been swollen, and hurts a little when its touched. will this go away?

Accepted Answer

It should: Without any details, including the condition of the tooth, periodontal issues (your age), if anesthesia was administered in that area, how deep the filling was, and if the tooth is vital, it is really difficult to even guess what the problem might be, over the internet, sight unseen. It is a good idea to have your treating dentist evaluate the inflamed tissue.

Question 9

if my cheek still hurts when i move my mouth a certain way more than 1 day after dental fillings, does that mean the dentist injected anaesthesia in the wrong spot? first and third anaesthesia injection didnt hurt, but the second one was painful?

Accepted Answer

: Cheek pain after a dental procedure can last a few days. That said, contact your dentist to discuss your symptoms. Your dentist will be able to advise you more on what to expect given the procedure and where the injections were done.

Question 10

is there anything i can do so that my teeth don't touch after fillings because they hurt?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Take Ibuprofen exactly as directed on package.  Will reduce soreness and relax muscles.  Then pick up phone, call your Dentist and let Dentist know you are in pain.

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It been a week since my fillings and my mouth still hurts. can't eat any food cause it hurts. normal..?

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Have just got a filling, mouth is still numb, why does it still hurt the same as before??

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My jaw hurts after cavity filling when i open and close my mouth it's been like 6 days since ?

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A few days ago i went to dentist and had a numbing jab to remove a filling.it now hurts to open my mouth wide or poke my tongue out .?

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I went to the dentist to have 3 fillings done about a week ago now my whole mouth hurts horribly bad mainly my cheeks and jaw what could be causing it?

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I will be getting sedated in my mouth, does a filling or having these teeth out hurt?

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I got a filling refilled, ever since, the top left of the roof of my mouth has been swollen, and hurts a little when its touched. will this go away?

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If my cheek still hurts when i move my mouth a certain way more than 1 day after dental fillings, does that mean the dentist injected anaesthesia in the wrong spot? first and third anaesthesia injection didnt hurt, but the second one was painful?

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Is there anything i can do so that my teeth don't touch after fillings because they hurt?

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