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How longs a tooth filling hurt or feel sensitive after? its been a week now and it hurts from time to time eating stuff?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It really depends how deep the filling is. Sensitivity can last for four to eight weeks.
Answered 5/11/2021
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DID YOUR DENTIST TELL YOU THAT THE CAVITY WAS DEEP AND CLOSE TO THE NERVE?. IF SO THAN EXPECT SOME DISCOMFORT FOR 4-6 WEEKS.BRUSH WITH A DESENSITIZING TOOTHPASTE.
Answered 5/13/2021
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