How long do your teeth feel weird for after a filling?

How long will the sensitivity last? 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.

Why does my tooth hurt 3 days after a filling?

After the completion of a filling, teeth may be hot, cold, or pressure sensitive, which is completely normal and known as pulpitis. Anytime a tooth undergoes the trauma of being drilled and restored, the nerve can become agitated and produce sensitivity that can last for days to weeks.

How can you tell if you have a bad filling?

1. Signs of Damage. Fillings sometimes fracture and break.
2. Pain in the Tooth. You can’t always see obvious signs of damage on a filling.
3. Floss Shredding. If you have a filling in the side of a tooth, then you can’t see any or all of the filling.
4. Bad Breath and Bad Tastes.
5. Colour Changes.

Why does my tooth feel weird after a filling?

It is normal for your tooth to feel weird after a filling, but this weirdness usually goes away after a day or so when your mouth becomes adjusted to the new filling. If this feeling doesn’t go away and you have pain, you need to see your dentist right away.

Why does my filling feel weird?

How long does it take for a tooth nerve to settle down?

As the nerve heals, the sensitivity will go away. This may take a few days or weeks. Once the nerve has healed fully, a person should feel no difference between the filled tooth and the other teeth.

Why does my tooth filling feel weird?

Why does my tooth feel rough?

Plaque and tartar are the most common causes for your teeth feeling rough to the touch. While plaque can normally be dealt with by brushing alone, tartar will need the help of a dentist to get rid of as it is a hardened build-up of plaque. Tartar can lead to gum disease as well as tooth decay.

Should your bite feel different after filling?

After a filling you might notice that your bite feels differently than it did before your dental appointment. Your dentist will check your bite at the end of your procedure but most of the time you are numb and can’t tell what feels “normal”. Once the numbness wears off, you might notice a change in your bite.

Do temporary fillings feel weird?

It is sensitive. The temporary will not always fit as well as the permanent will, so there may be some sensitivity to hot and cold as well as chewing. If it is too uncomfortable, please call.

Is it normal for teeth to feel different after a filling?

Is it normal for bite to feel weird after a filling?

Sometimes, patients notice that once the numbing wears off, their bite feels different after the filling or crown has been placed. This can be a relatively common occurrence.