Composite tooth filling causing pain?

Question

I had a filling done today on the back two of my bottom teeth on my left side. It doesn't hurt when I bite, but only when I chew food. I also have a little pain in my left cheek and a sore neck. It's hard to open my mouth as well and I feel as though there is a lot of pressure on my jaw on that side. Is this normal?

Answer 1

Yes. I always have it for few days to a week after dental work.

Answer 2

THERESA,

THIS IS NOT UNUSUALWITH SOME COMPOSITES.

WHY?

MANY TIMES IT'S BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE FILLING THAT CAUSES THE SENSIRIVITY.

THIS USUALLY THIS CALMS AFTER A WEEK OR TWO.

Answer 3

If the dentist did a lot of drilling, especially near a nerve, this is normal.  Take whatever was recommend for pain.  You will probably get more relief from ibuprofen (Motrin, etc) than from acetaminophen (Tylenol).  Ibuprofen has anti-inflammatory properties.