How to Treat Tooth Sensitivity After a Dental Filling or Crown Treatment?

Dealing with tooth sensitivity

A dental crown looks exactly like a natural tooth and ensures that the tooth doesn’t get damaged further. After crowns are fitted, most people experience tooth sensitivity for a short while.

Dental fillings are used to treat common oral problems like cavities. To do this, your dentist will remove the decayed part of your tooth and fill the area with a filling.

There are various dental filling materials, including gold, porcelain, silver amalgam, tooth-coloured ceramic, and composite resin fillings. At times, patients may experience some tooth sensitivity shortly after having their tooth filled.

How to treat tooth sensitivity?

If you experience any sensitivity or pain in your teeth after your dental treatment, call our dental practice.

But you can use these methods to treat the sensitivity yourself until you see your dentist again:

• Despite being in pain, you should still maintain your oral hygiene routine. When you brush and floss your teeth, the bacteria that could cause the infection to spread are kept at bay.
• Exercise can provide short-term, effective relief from tooth pain. When we move, our bodies release natural pain relievers, known as endorphins, which go a long way toward relieving tooth sensitivity, even if only for a short while.
• Another effective way of dealing with tooth sensitivity is to rinse your mouth with warm saltwater. What the salt does is extract excess fluid that may be present around the gums and near the crown. The salt will help clean out the infected areas and temporarily relieve tooth sensitivity. Get warm water and mix it with 3 tablespoons of salt, swish the mixture in your mouth for up to 30 seconds, then spit it out.
• You could also treat tooth sensitivity or pain as you would treat a headache. You can take painkillers such as ibuprofen or aspirin to reduce discomfort, but please consult your dentist about the dosage. Ensure that you take the pills as directed and don’t take more than the prescribed dosage.
• You can use relaxation techniques like listening to soothing sounds or taking deep breaths. This could help to relieve the sensitivity or pain, as relaxation is intended to keep your mind away from uncomfortable feelings.
• Finally, you can wrap ice in a towel and use it to mildly press against your cheek where the crown or filling is located to reduce the pain and swelling. Make sure you don’t apply ice directly to the sensitive tooth, as this could increase the pain.

How long does tooth sensitivity last?

The duration of tooth sensitivity after receiving a dental filling or crown treatment varies from patient to patient. In some cases, sensitivity could be caused by the surrounding teeth. Tooth sensitivity is a normal occurrence and usually subsides within 1-2 weeks.

If you need to get your dental crown treatment and replace your broken tooth, Angel Smile has you covered, as they offer one-day dental crown treatments. If some parts of your teeth are decayed, you can opt for Angel Smile’s dental filling treatments.

Angel Smile in North London offers a range of restorative dental treatments for various dental problems. You can contact us to get a free consultation at your first visit to learn about your options.

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