I feel a little sour after filling my teeth

Nowadays, there are more and more treatments for dental diseases, and many dental diseases that were previously untreatable can now be effectively treated. Some people have missing or broken teeth, which can be solved by filling them. However, some people find that after having a filling, their teeth often feel sore and their bite becomes very weak. So, what should you do if you feel a little sore after having your teeth filled?

The impact of dental filling materials on teeth Common dental filling materials include: silver-mercury alloy, composite resin, glass ionomer cement, etc. Different materials have different irritation to the pulp, softening dentin and remineralization effect, formation of reparative dentin, and the chewing pressure that can be tolerated.

Currently, the most popular dental filling material on the market is composite resin material, which is highly safe, naturally beautiful, durable and moderately priced, and has naturally become the preferred material for many patients to fill teeth.

It is normal to experience the following tooth discomfort after a filling: After a filling, some people will feel sour sensations in response to hot or cold stimuli. This is a normal phenomenon and these symptoms usually disappear after 1 week.

If the pain doesn't go away after a week or even gets worse, you should see a dentist. Depending on the condition of your teeth, your doctor may recommend that you use a desensitizing toothpaste, desensitize your teeth, or perform pulp treatment.

To avoid irritating the filled tooth, eat food with moderate hardness and temperature after the filling. If you just have toothache, there is no need to take painkillers. If the pain is unbearable, you need to see a doctor.

The following dental discomforts require prompt medical attention

1. Pain around the filling

There are many ways this pain can occur, and the cause of each pain is different.

2. Pain when biting teeth

This type of pain will occur after the anesthetic wears off. Generally speaking, it means that the filling is affecting your bite, and your dentist can adjust the height of the filling.

3. Pain from hot and cold stimulation

Pain occurs when the teeth are exposed to hot or cold stimuli, and the pain disappears when the source of the cold or hot stimuli is removed. If the pain persists after the hot or cold stimulation is removed, this means that your pulp has been irreversibly damaged and you need to see a dentist.

4. Dull pain in the teeth

If the tooth cavity is deep and reaches the pulp, this pain will occur, indicating that the pulp has been infected.

5. Aging of fillings

Over time, the fillings in your teeth will wear out or break. You may not be able to feel your fillings wearing away, but your dentist can detect problems during a routine dental exam.

If there is a poor bond between the filling and the tooth enamel, food particles and cavity-causing bacteria can colonize the gap. There is a high probability that your tooth will have another cavity. If not treated in time, it will damage the pulp and even cause an abscess at the tip of the root.

Therefore, don’t think that a filled tooth can be cured once and for all. Regular check-ups are still very important.