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A member asked:
Could a high bite after filling cause soreness in my tooth and ear. my gum is a lil inflammed. it fills a lil sore when i bite together but not awful!
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Very common: Biting on a “high” filling can cause the tooth to become tender or sore. See your dentist for bite check and adjustment. Take care.
Answered 2/13/2015
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