Short-term tooth sensitivity after a filling usually occurs because the filling procedure has aggravated or caused inflammation in the nerve inside the tooth. Usually, the tooth's outer layers — the enamel and cementum — protect the nerve from exposure.
Similarly, you may ask, can dental nerve damage heal?
The nerves (alveolar and lingual) supplying sensation to the tongue, lower lip and chin, may be injured as a result of surgical treatments to the mouth and face, including surgery to remove lower wisdom teeth. The vast majority (90%) of these injuries are temporary and get better within eight weeks.
Subsequently, question is, how long does nerve pain last after tooth filling? Sensitivity from a tooth filling should go away within two to four weeks. If the sensitivity doesn't seem to be getting any better during that time, or it lasts for longer than four weeks, contact your dentist.
Likewise, people ask, how can you tell if a filling is bad?
Common signs that your fillings are compromised include:
- The Contours of Your Teeth Feel “Off” Our tongues are finely tuned to any disturbances in your teeth.
- Increased Sensitivity. Our enamel insulates a tooth's inner nerves from drastic temperature changes.
- Discomfort When Eating.
- Other Considerations.
What happens if a cavity hits a nerve?
If you have a cavity that has reached the nerve tissue, you may experience some or all of the following symptoms: Toothache when pressure (such as chewing) is applied to the tooth. Tooth sensitivity to heat or cold. Discoloration of the tooth.
