If a filled tooth is throbbing, it's worth seeing the dentist again immediately to have it treated as soon as possible. Why is this important?
Ha a fogtömés másnapján a tömött fog lüktet, akkor az nem normális.
A fillings When creating a restoration, one of the most important aspects is that the height of the completed restoration matches the patient's other teeth, meaning it is comfortable. In some cases, it may happen that the filling remains slightly high for some reason, as a result of which the filled tooth may throb later on.
This most often occurs when the patient perceives the filling's height differently due to the anaesthetic or a jaw joint fatigued by prolonged mouth opening. In such cases, as the anaesthetic wears off, the filled tooth begins to throb, and the affected tooth may be even more sensitive the day after treatment.
In the event that a filling becomes throbbing or sensitive, or if it is painful, you should seek re-examination by your dentist immediately the day after treatment, as due to a high filling, the tooth will become overloaded and this could cause it to die.
If a tooth dies, root canal treatment may be performed to save it. Determining the correct height for the filling is not an easy task, as patients often feel that the discomfort they experience is with the tooth opposite the treated one.
Usually, if a filled tooth throbs when biting, the issue is caused by the height of the filling. In this case, do not delay addressing the problem, hoping it will resolve itself. Due to the increased pressure on the tooth, the symptoms can worsen, so sensitivity and a mild feeling of pressure or tightness can escalate into extremely severe throbbing of the filled tooth.
If the problem persists
The throbbing of a filled tooth can also indicate that the tooth or tooth root is inflamed. In this case, root canal treatment will be the solution to save the tooth. It is best not to wait with the throbbing of a filled tooth and tooth sensitivity, as time can be very important.
The sooner you seek help from a doctor, the greater the chance that the inflamed tooth can be saved, so less drastic therapy is needed. This means that tooth extraction may even be avoided.
If you experience any discomfort after a dental filling, please visit our practice!
Managing the throbbing of a filled tooth
The treatment for a throbbing filled tooth depends on the underlying cause of the tooth's sensitivity. If the throbbing of the filled tooth is due to the height of the filling, then the filling will be replaced or repaired.
In cases where the pulsation of a crowded tooth is due to overloading or inflammation of the tooth, the tooth will undergo root canal treatment. The treatment used at NaturaDent laser root canal treatment With its help, the treatment will not only be completely painless, but thanks to the disinfecting effect of the laser, root canal treatment will be truly effective.
If the root canal treatment is already in progress, the pulsation of the tooth may be a natural process for 3-4 days after the treatment, as this is the time the body needs to react to the treatment and start the regeneration process, so there is no need to be alarmed.
Prevention of pulsation of a capped tooth
To prevent a cavity from pulsating, it's best to contact your dentist immediately if you experience any sensitivity after a filling.
Your dentist will be able to give you professional advice or help you straight away if they think you need treatment. Just as the expert and experienced colleagues at NaturaDent will help you in any situation!
So, if you experience any sensitivity when biting or a throbbing sensation, you should contact our practice as soon as possible, unless it's a newly root-treated tooth.
