Bridge Smiles Dental Group P.A.

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Pain from Fillings

Patients suffering from toothaches and decay related to their fillings can be assured of getting the best possible care at Bridge Smiles Dental Group. While it is normal for teeth to be a little sensitive immediately after getting a filling, persistent pain could indicate that the filling was insufficient treatment for the patient’s problem or has outlasted its time.


Fillings are often given in response to decay caused by bacteria, but if the bacteria were in the pulp of the tooth, normal cleanings won’t remove them. In those cases, the patient will require a root canal. A dental pulp infection can also occur if a tooth cracked or continued to decay after getting a filling, allowing bacteria an entry point.


It is also important to note that fillings don’t always last forever. If the seal bonding the filling to the tooth breaks, bacteria may enter the cracks and start causing decay again. Depending on how far the decay has progressed, another filling or a larger kind of restoration may be necessary.


Of course, it is also possible that the filling simply wasn’t shaped well. In any case, the doctors of Bridge Smiles Dental Group can help patients address the source of their problems.


Drs. Meghadri and Grewal run Bridge Smiles Dental Group at 820 US Hwy 202 North Neshanic Station, NJ, and 15 North Bridge ST. Somerville, NJ. To schedule an appointment, visit BridgeSmilesDental.com.


 

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