The other reason, and probably the main reason why it gets worse at night for most, is due to blood flow when you lie down. When you lay down horizontally all the blood flows towards your head and face and therefore can cause pressure on the sensitive areas where your toothache is.<\/p>\n

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Should you get toothache after a filling?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Fillings are safe and effective, but some people might experience discomfort or tooth sensitivity afterward. Most of the time, this sensitivity is normal and will resolve within a few days or weeks.<\/p>\n

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Should my tooth hurt after a filling?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Why does my filling hurt after months?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The reason for the sensitivity is usually the inflammation of nerves inside the tooth after the procedure. Tooth sensitivity right after dental work is absolutely normal. However, if the sensitivity persists weeks or even months after the process, it may be a sign of a severe issue that needs prompt attention.<\/p>\n

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When to go back to the dentist with reversible pulpitis?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If you have reversible pulpitis, you probably don\u2019t feel pain unless something actually touches your affected tooth. With pain in a specific tooth several days after a dental procedure, you need to go back to the dentist. Neither type of pulpitis is likely to go away on its own.<\/p>\n

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What are the signs and symptoms of pulpitis?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If the tooth can\u2019t be saved, then an extraction will be necessary. Irreversible pulpitis symptoms include pain, sensitive teeth, inflammation, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and bad breath. Symptoms of reversible pulpitis also include pain, sensitivity, and inflammation. Will pulpitis go away?<\/p>\n

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What happens if you get pulpitis on your tooth?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

This procedure usually involves clearing out the affected region and getting a filling. However, if unchecked, the pulp inside the chamber could become severely infected or die, causing irreversible damage to the tooth. By contrast, irreversible pulpitis is much more painful and severe.<\/p>\n

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Can a pulpitis infection be left untreated?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Pulpitis can be dangerous if left untreated. This is because it can quickly spread the infection to other parts of the body, leading to other medical complications. Here are some situations where Pulpitis could be dangerous.<\/p>\n

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