i got a filling and i can't eat anything on it because it shoots pain down the tooth

[Dezi123]

i got a filling about six days ago and i can't eat anything on it because it shots pain down the tooth and into my kaw line? Is this normail or should I go back to the dentist?

[Thelma-Louise]

Of course go back to your dentist - it could be as simple as the filling was left too high. If its not that then its possible the filling is deep and close to the nerve so it may need a root canal. In any event it needs to be checked by your dentist.

[rollo]

See your dentist. I had the exact same thing and wound up needing a root canal.

[Acnewhiz]

This is normal. I always get fillings, and they always hurt for a few days. If this consists for more than 3-4 days to a week, definitely consult with a dentist. I would recommend drinking smoothies that aren't cold, when they are cold it can irritate the tooth, causing you more pain.

[Thelma-Louise]

I think there is a diff between a shooting pain in a tooth and a tooth that is sore or aches, hurts, throbs a bit etc after a filling - a shooting pain that only occurs during chewing indicates a nerve or structual issue with the tooth.