Hello I have a slight pain in the tooth, that was filled. The filling process was a year ago. Do I have to visit the dentist or what could that pain be? I mean, 1 year is a lot of time and this is the first time I've had pain in the filled tooth.
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Hello I have a slight pain in the tooth, that was filled. The filling process was a year ago. Do I have to visit the dentist or what could that pain be? I mean, 1 year is a lot of time and this is the first time I've had pain in the filled tooth.
Very difficult to say without radiographical and clinical examination. There may be many reasons for the pain:
-gum problem
- fracture of the tooth
- large filling close to nerve
-etc
I would recommend you see a dentist to find out.
Dr Raha Sepehrara BSC(Hons) BDS with Distinction
The Dental Suite, Leicestershire
Quality dental and Implant care
www.dental-suite.co.uk
Winner of Best Young Dentist In the Midlands Award 2009
I echo the good Dr here, go and see your dentist ASAP
Dr Nick Fahey BDS (NZ), MCLIN DENT PROS (London), FRACDS, MRD RCS (Edin) Pros, MFDS RCS (Eng)