Sensitive Tooth ?

[DEN53]

I had a large filling replaced last Thursday - 3 numbing injections in the gum and then the day after I had a massive cold sore appear on the corner of my mouth (same side as the filling).

My question is - I know the cold sore is throbbing but my tooth is still sensitive - do you think this is normal ?

[pericat]

Not a clue den - just wanted to sympathise and say hi

[lardhelmet]

Sounds rough Den - my commiserations

[DEN53]

Hiya Peri - this is really p!ssing me off now - my face is throbbing and have been crying a lot today - feeling really down in the dumps - despite me joining in with the posts earlier today. My Mum was in a real state today on the phone, she has good days and rotton days, and today was the day.

Thanks for your support Lardy. (: 0 )

[B00]

Can't really help either, but again wanted to commiserate too. Toothache is a nightmare, been there bought the tshirt etc. Hope it gets better soon.

You could always ring the dentist tomorrow and ask them?

[DEN53]

Thanks B00 - I think I will ring the Dentist tomorrow.

[DEN53]

Yes, Lolly I have been taking paracetamol and have also taken some Iburofen tonight.

[bushbaby_de]

when i had a huge filling it ached for about ten days... paracetamol with codeine is the answer!

[ladyalex]

Have you tried clove oil rubbed on your gum ? That should help the tooth. If you don't have any clove oil, chewing a whole clove will work too.
Otherwise paracetamol the 3 hours later ibuprofen, then 3 hours later paracetamol again and so on. (No more than 8 tablets of paracetamol in any 24hours, though, be careful with it.)
Dab the cold sore with Tea Tree oil if you have it.
Do feel sorry for you and hope you fell better soon.

[Androcles]

Half the time these problems are actually caused by the anaesthetic. Try having the tooth filled with none - it hurts at the time, but with little or no aftereffects. My dentist when I was a kid encouraged us to do this and pfractice relaxation - he said it would be much easier afterwards and he was right. I only have injections if it is a root canal being drilled out, these days.

[jno]

that's nearly a week, which is quite a long time. It's worth ringing the dentist back and asking.

[ayabrea38]

Dont forget your poor gums are going to be sore after 3 injections,so I would say keep taking the painkilers and give it a few days.Bonjela/teething gel can help,also swigging a mouthful of vodka round is supposed to numb the pain but I I 'forgot'to spit it out I could not say for sure!

[Canary42]

I was surprised at how long the pain is lasting, and out of interest browsed around a bit and found this comment :-

"Q. Why should a newly filled tooth continue to be sensitive?
A. A tooth may remain sensitive for a week or more after it has been filled.
This can happen after decay has spread close to the pulp.
The dentine near the pulp chamber is very sensitive.
It needs time to lay down a protective layer of dentine, after the filling has been completed. This will provide insulation against temperature changes and reduce sensitivity."

Seems this could apply in your case. Hope it improves soon.

Source: http://www.simplyteet...n=D&img=adult&page=12

[DEN53]

Thank you all for our answers, much appreciated.

Ayabrea and Androcles - you are so right about injections - I think they do cause problems with bruising in the gum - the dentist gave me 2 injections at first because she was only going to replace a small filling on the side of the back tooth, but then decided to replace the whole larger filling - so she then gave me a 3rd injection which seem to hurt like hell and numbed the area much quicker.

bushbaby & ladyalex - I found the paracetamol didn't touch it, so I am now on iburofen and have also rubbed my jaw in with arnica and funnily enough have been drinking camomile tea (without milk) and that also seems to soothe it. Not sure why !

Canary - thanks for the link - I have added it to my favourites. Very useful information.

Jno - its does seem a long time and I will go back this Friday if no better (my son has a check up appointment) so I will go with him.

Thanks again everyone.

[bushbaby_de]

DEN make sure its paracetamol with codeine and not plain paracetomal. You can take 2 of these every four hours, then in between you can also take 2 ibruprofen every 4 hours, so you are taking painkillers every two hours (but make sure you don't exceed the maximums for each type)

[DEN53]

Thanks bushbaby - I'll pop out this afternoon and get some.

[society]

Den, just a suggestion - brush your teeth with Sensodyne toothpaste for the next few days. You'd find this to be of good help.

[DEN53]

Thanks Society - I have got some in the bathroom cabinet - I'll give it a go.