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Got a deep filling a couple of weeks ago- everything seems fine can eat ok on it but still sensitive to hot and cold items how long before that goes away or should it have gone away by now?

Q: got a deep filling a couple of weeks ago- everything seems fine can eat ok on it but still sensitive to hot and cold items how long before that goes away or should it have gone away by now?

: If it has been a few weeks would definitely reconsult the dentist who did the filling to see if the root is involved.

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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If it has been a few weeks would definitely reconsult the dentist who did the filling to see if the root is involved.

Answered 8/19/2023

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A member asked:

Got a deep filling a couple of weeks ago- everything seems fine can eat ok on it but still sensitive to hot and cold items how long before that goes away or should it have gone away by now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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