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A member asked:

How long should my tooth hurt after a filling. it hurts more than when i had it donehow long should i wait to tell the dentist or see if it goes away?

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Call Dentist now: You did not say how long it has been since your treatment, but pain should begin subsiding after 2 days. If not, seek immediate help. The nerve of the tooth may be damaged from the cavity, and root canal treatment may be your best option. Call Dentist now.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 5/6/2019

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