You had a tooth repaired recently, and you expected that to be the end of it. Instead it’s complaining. Often a freshly filled tooth just needs time, but sometimes there’s more to the story.
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Tenderness soon after dental work isn’t unusual. A tooth has been through something, and it can take a little while to calm down. It’s natural to wonder how long you should wait, and whether the filling caused the problem or simply didn’t get ahead of it.
When decay has run deep, the inner tissue may already have been affected by the time the repair was done. Park View residents with this worry can have the tooth assessed at our clinic on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg. If your filling was placed elsewhere, you’re still welcome to ask about a visit.
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A filling that feels tall when your teeth close is worth reporting, as adjustment may be simple.
Discomfort that is steadily improving tells a different story from pain that’s building.
An exam looks into why the tooth hurts, instead of assuming root canal treatment is needed.
Nobody can draw a firm line from a web page, and the descriptions below are only a general guide. They may help you describe what is going on when you speak with the clinic.
Many freshly repaired teeth go through a period of mild irritation that gradually fades without further treatment, though it’s still fine to ask about it.
Other symptoms may suggest irritation of the inner tissue that isn’t resolving, so it makes sense to have these looked at rather than keep waiting.
If root canal therapy turns out to be necessary, the filling you just had wasn’t necessarily wasted or done wrongly. Deep damage can reach the pulp before a repair ever takes place.
A filled tooth that keeps hurting needs some investigation. If canal treatment proves necessary, the tooth, its anatomy and any infection will determine how many appointments are planned.
Request your visitSay when the filling was placed, how the tooth felt before, and how things have changed since. This sequence gives the dentist important clues.
The dentist examines the repair, checks how your teeth meet and looks at the area around the tooth for signs of a deeper issue.
Appropriate X-rays can show how close the repair or the decay was to the inner part of the tooth, as well as other changes around the root.
The answer could be a bite adjustment, more time, a new restoration, canal treatment or another approach. You’ll be told what fits and why it’s being suggested.
You don’t need to test the tooth on purpose. Simply notice what happens in everyday eating and drinking, as these small observations can help during your assessment.
Was the filling done at another clinic? You might also want to call them, since they know exactly what was found and repaired.
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Having to come back about a tooth you just had fixed can be irritating, and you may be a bit wary of more dental work. Tell the dentist how you’re feeling; it’s useful to know.
Show the dentist where it’s tender before any checking begins, so it isn’t a surprise for you both.
When a cold test or bite check is used, you’re free to ask what your reaction might indicate.
You’ll be numbed first. Pressure or vibration can come through, and any sharp feeling should be mentioned at once.
However it turns out
What happens later depends on what the assessment found. In every case, a tooth that’s getting better should keep getting better, and a change in that direction is worth a phone call.
Ask what improvement ought to look like, and what would be a reason to get back in touch. That way you won’t have to guess about it.
It may be tender to bite on for a brief time afterward. Severe, increasing or unexpected discomfort should be reported to the clinic promptly.
A treated tooth might need a new restoration or a crown instead of its current filling, particularly a back tooth that has lost a lot of structure.
Worried it’s been too long? Waiting a little longer doesn’t help you decide, so just call and ask.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Should you live in Park View, an examination of the sore tooth would happen at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. So would any adjustment or root canal therapy.
Filling in the form lets us know you’d like an appointment, though it isn’t a confirmed time. Clinic staff reply to sort that out.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about root canal therapy in Park View.
Ask our teamIf the discomfort isn’t easing, phone (204) 338-3003 or send a request through this page. The exam would take place at Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, once the clinic confirms a time.
There isn’t one exact timeline, because it depends on how deep the repair was and on the tooth. If it isn’t clearly improving, or it’s worsening, ask to have it checked.
Often the original damage is the more significant factor. Deep decay or a crack can affect the pulp well before a filling is placed, so ask the dentist what the findings suggest.
It could be. A filling that sits slightly too high can make a tooth feel sore whenever you chew, and the dentist can check that as part of the examination.
Access to the canals is made through a small opening in the tooth, and existing dental work can be part of what the dentist plans around. Ask how it applies to your repair.
A tooth that’s had a deep repair may need another kind of restoration. Read about fillings, crowns and tooth-coloured options here.
Restore cavities, chips and worn areas with tooth-coloured dental fillings in Winnipeg. Learn when repair is needed and what happens during treatment.
Explore serviceLearn how custom dental crowns in Winnipeg protect cracked, worn or root canal-treated teeth while restoring comfortable function, shape and appearance.
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Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
Not settling down yet?
Request a visit to our Winnipeg clinic for a look at the tooth. If you have severe pain or swelling, phone us rather than completing the form.
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