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Hi ! i got a filling 2 weeks ago and sometimes i feel a stinging pain but it goes away in about a minute. should i go back to the dentist?
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Call: Call the Dentist. Report your symptoms. Let the Dentist make that decision with you.
Answered 10/26/2016
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Absolutely: Let your dentist take a look. The bite may be a bit off. In addition, the filling may have been quite deep which may result in the sensitivity. No harm in having it evaluated.
Answered 10/26/2016
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