The Aftermath of Getting a Dental Filling

Getting dental fillings to treat a cavity is a standard dental procedure. At the same time, it is also common for patients to feel some mild pain and discomfort.

Some dos and don’ts during this time can help curb this discomfort to a great extent. Read on to find out what they are.

• Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth
  Experiencing mild to moderate air and hot or cold food sensitivity for up to three weeks after getting a dental filling is quite common. To keep this sensitivity at the lowest, opt for a toothpaste that is designed for sensitive teeth. It won’t get rid of the sensitivity, but you will feel comparatively less discomfort.
• Avoid Certain Foods
  Since getting a dental filling makes your teeth sensitive toward hot and cold foods and drinks, it is better to avoid foods with extreme temperatures. Additionally, a new dental filling can also increase your sensitivity to the pressure you feel while biting hard foods. So avoid hard foods. Although sticky foods aren’t that big of a threat to a new filling, they can still cause some harm in rare cases. So it is better to steer clear of them for 3 to 4 weeks.
• Be Mindful of Chewing
  A few weeks after the filling, it is important to remain mindful of what you eat and how you chew it. Mindlessly chewing can lead to dislodging a new filling as it takes time for it to set. While you do chew, do it on the opposite side of the filling and try not to bite all the way through the food.

If you follow the tips above, it will be much easier to deal with the aftermath of getting a dental filling.