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What Causes Sore Gums After Getting A Tooth Filled?

Hi Doctor: I had some pain on the right side of my jaw. I thought it was either the top or bottom of my mouth where the pain was coming from. The Dentist sent me home to locate the pain. The very next day i went back and told the Dentist where i thought the pain was coming from. The Dentist said, "do you want to re-do the filling or root canal. We decided to do the filling, i don't remember exactly where the Novocaine was injected, but one went into my cheek.The pain was getting better, but i experienced pain from the right side of my jaw after eating. i went back to the Dentist and he used the drill to even out my bite on that side, it felt much better, the hygienist said that my mouth will be sore for a few more weeks, but i noticed my gum feels really sore above my tooth when I touch it. Can you tell me what is going on? I know they put cardboard in my mouth to hold it open when the procedure was done, but i would of preferred cotton. The cardboard was hard on my gums too, it feels like a bump there. The tooth fixed was upper right all the way in the back, but not wisdom tooth
Tue, 16 Sep 2014
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Hello,
root canal treatment is necessary when a tooth has an Infection. This is not an alternate treatment to a filling. Sometimes I warn a patient that a filling is very deep and a root canal may be required in the future. If your sptons include swelling or a bubble on the gum, this may be a sign of an infection rather than irritation from the procedure. Other signs of infection include sensitivity to hot, pressure sensitivity and pain that may come and go or be getting worse. I suggest taking an X-ray and checking the health of the nerve for this tooth. You may need to complete a root canal. Preliminary treatment can often require a prescription antibiotic. Antiinflammitory medication such as Tylenol or Advil may help reduce your discomfort.
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What Causes Sore Gums After Getting A Tooth Filled?

Hello, root canal treatment is necessary when a tooth has an Infection. This is not an alternate treatment to a filling. Sometimes I warn a patient that a filling is very deep and a root canal may be required in the future. If your sptons include swelling or a bubble on the gum, this may be a sign of an infection rather than irritation from the procedure. Other signs of infection include sensitivity to hot, pressure sensitivity and pain that may come and go or be getting worse. I suggest taking an X-ray and checking the health of the nerve for this tooth. You may need to complete a root canal. Preliminary treatment can often require a prescription antibiotic. Antiinflammitory medication such as Tylenol or Advil may help reduce your discomfort. Thank you for your inquiry.