What does it mean if my tooth filling still hurts after a few months?

See dentist: A recent tooth filling can present with some post-op pain. Your dentist would like to know of any discomfort you are experiencing. They can often perform some minor treatment on the tooth to allow the symptoms to subside. It may be a simple as adjusting a high bite which can cause the tooth to be sore. However, it could be some serious problem with your tooth that needs to be serviced. Call.

That depends: If it hurts when you put biting pressure on it then the filling nay be to high. If it hurts to sweets it may have a faulty margin and may need to be replaced. If it hurts to hot and cold then they nerve may be inflamed and it might need riot canal therapy. Return to your dentist and have them evaluate the problem so you can get it resolved.

Poss. root canal?: Tooth sensitivity following placement of a filling is fairly common. Usually, the sensitivity resolves on its own within a few weeks. The rule of thumb: contact your dentist if the sensitivity does not subside within two to four weeks or if your tooth is extremely sensitive. If the decay was very deep to the pulp of the tooth, the root canal therapy will be required. Rec.: see your dentist.