Filling done for tooth and new crown, shooting pain in tooth. Relief from pain?
Patient: Hello, last week My dentist did some work on my teeth . I ve got 2 fillings and new crown .But since that time I am waking up every night in pain . the pain shoots straight up to my ear. I don t know what to do now. And right now Iam on my 2 week vacation overseas and certainly don want to visit dentist in foreign country. Doctor: Hi,  Thanks for asking the query,  Pain in the filled tooth can be because of two reasons, There could be dental caries left beneath the restored tooth, when it reaches the pulp tissue causes inflammation of pulp known as pulpitis.  Or there could be presence of high points if you feel pain at the time of chewing or other tooth movements.  I would suggest you to visit a dentist and get an x-ray done, accordingly replace the filling with the Root canal treatment.  Take tab combiflam 500mg twice for pain relief.  Hope this helps out.  Regards.