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Ouch! tooth has sharp pain on bite after spot filling, why is this happening?

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Dr. Duane Keller answered

Inflammation: There is probably some inflammation in the tooth. You may need to see your dentist again and have him see how close the filling is to a nerve. If it is close you may need to place a material like calcium hydroxide beneath the filling.

Answered 3/24/2013

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A member asked:

Ouch! tooth has sharp pain on bite after spot filling, why is this happening?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Duane Keller answered

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