I have a really bad toothache after having a large molar refilled-?

I am really worried as I am flying on a plane in 2 days %26amp; heard that toothache is agony on a plane-what can I do?


I am so worried-this is ruining my holiday before I set off.

I have a really bad toothache after having a large molar refilled-?
You didn't mention "when" you had this filling redone but if you are experiencing pain now, you need to have this checked before your trip. It could be the tooth dying or an abscess developing. A tooth will normally go through some slight pulpitis after being worked on but settles down within a few days. If this was a large filling, it could be that the prep was close to the nerve or too much acid from the decay reached the pulp and the tooth just can't recover. Do your self a favor and see your dentist before your trip to get this taken care of with antibiotics and pain medication, beginning a root canal procedure or placing a sedative filling. You don't want to be out of town looking for a dentist during the holidays to take care of this tooth and the pressure in a plane can make an abscessed or dying tooth "feel" ten times worse than the unbearable tooth ache it already is, and I believe yours is just starting. Hope I've been of some help and good luck with your tooth and your trip!
Reply:Make an emergency appointment with your dentist.


It is no lie that a toothache gets REALLY bad during a flight!!!!
Reply:see the dentist who filled the molar.maybe the filling is on top of a nerve.it happened to me.
Reply:try ibuprofen its anti inflammatory better than paracetamol read the packet dont take on empty stomach
Reply:How long have you had it? If more than 48 hours, then go to the dentist because the problem behind the pain needs to be addressed ASAP.It will get worse on the plane due to pressure changes! If less than 48 hrs, then pain should slowly decrease. Its normal to have some pain after a large filling. You can take painkillers for the 1st day, however if the pain persists go to the dentist!
Reply:dentist trip
Reply:sounds like you need a root canal not a refill on a cavity thats what i have had to do recently
Reply:It sounds to me that the filling hasn't been fitted properly. Go back to the dentist and ask him to test the occlusion area of the tooth with occlusal paper.





It's most likely that a small part of the filling is too high and that's what's causing the pain.