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I had a cavity filled about 6 weeks ago and it's extremely sensitive to cold like ice cream , is that normal. or is my dentist bad ? please help
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Dentist.: You may need to see your dentist again to check the filling and the tooth. It could be the nerve is damaged or the bite might need to be adjusted. What are you waiting for?
Answered 3/30/2014
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Indicates more work: Post operative sensitivity is normal for several weeks after the procedure. Lingering sensitivity, that lasts longer than the normal period of healing, maybe indicate deeper issues. Simply put, the closer the filling gets to the nerve center of the tooth, the more likely there is nerve trauma. This may be a sign that additional work may be needed, ie. A root canal procedure.
Answered 2/9/2015
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