Can this tooth still get better from cold sensitivity after re-done bad filling?

[JcMac]

It first had a filling a year ago. It wasn't deep, but according to my new dentist it got badly done, hence why the tooth became sensitive to cold ever since. My dentist re-done the filling 2 months ago, and told me that it would make the sensitivity go away. However, it's been 2 months and it hasn't, or maybe only some 20% better. I've also been using Sensodyne paste for these 2 months.

According to your experience as a dentist (or even patient), can this tooth still get better, or will it inevitably degenerate into irreversible pulpitis if I don't do RCT?

My dentist recently done the cold test, and since it only hurt for 2 seconds, said the pulp was still vital and there was no reason do RCT. But I mean... can this teeth ever get better?

PS: What's the usual time scale for progression into irreversible pulpitis? I had another tooth where after 5 years (after a deep filling that left the tooth sensitive), the pulp was no longer vital according to the cold test, but it still didn't hurt? is this a common time frame? And does it usually progress slowly so I can catch it on time, or can it be sudden?

 

[dental_care]

It first had a filling a year ago. It wasn't deep, but according to my new dentist it got badly done, hence why the tooth became sensitive to cold ever since. My dentist re-done the filling 2 months ago, and told me that it would make the sensitivity go away. However, it's been 2 months and it hasn't, or maybe only some 20% better. I've also been using Sensodyne paste for these 2 months.

According to your experience as a dentist (or even patient), can this tooth still get better, or will it inevitably degenerate into irreversible pulpitis if I don't do RCT?

My dentist recently done the cold test, and since it only hurt for 2 seconds, said the pulp was still vital and there was no reason do RCT. But I mean... can this teeth ever get better?

PS: What's the usual time scale for progression into irreversible pulpitis? I had another tooth where after 5 years (after a deep filling that left the tooth sensitive), the pulp was no longer vital according to the cold test, but it still didn't hurt? is this a common time frame? And does it usually progress slowly so I can catch it on time, or can it be sudden?

Your sensitivity may still improve gradually. It's tough to predict, but slow progression is common. Keep monitoring, and definitely follow up with your dentist for personalized advice.

 

[Mick Glass]

I had some new fillings done and they took some 3 to 4 months to fully settle down and now Iam happy with them, Iam a nervous wreck at the dentist so the idea of going back made me just wait, and thankfully they settled down.