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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?

Q: how longs a tooth filling hurt or feel sensitive after? its been a week now and it hurts from time to time eating stuff?

: It really depends how deep the filling is. Sensitivity can last for four to eight weeks.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

It really depends how deep the filling is. Sensitivity can last for four to eight weeks.

Answered 5/11/2021

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

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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A member asked:

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

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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