If an inflamed nerve or an exposed pulp is behind your discomfort, your options might be to have a root canal or for the dentist to remove the damaged tooth and replace it with an implant or bridge.
Keep in mind that your new filling may also be aggravated by hot, cold or sweet food and beverages, air and pressure from chewing. These sensitivities should subside in a week or two. If it doesn't, schedule a return visit to your dentist. They may refer you to a dental specialist known as an endodontist. The Indian Dental Association explains that an endodontist is a dentist who specialises in the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the human dental pulp or the nerve of the tooth, and a root canal requires one or more office visits and can be performed by a dentist or endodontist. The Indian Dental Association further explains that a root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses may form.