Gumline after fillings is sore

[aqz]

Hi i had two fillings on both left and right back lower molars yesterday. The right is ok and was a deeper filling. However the left was more a surface filling but is more painful and sensitive. I have had a look where the pain is and this is image my concern is the white area is that a concern? My gum on that side is hurting so is jaw. I was so nervous not sure if numbing injection was placed there or inner gum. That area also feels more bumpy then other side. I cannot eat anything as its painful and sensitive. Please help. This is where i previosly had amaglam filling and now its been treplaced by white im not sure if its just been covered or replaced. But tjis filling was not as deep as the other but hurts more. Last image is the tooth last week, so you can compare. Thanks

 

[Dr M]

Sometimes there is some sensitivity that is present after drilling on a tooth for a few days, but it should then disappear. The bite should also be checked to make sure the filling is not too high. You can try applying some Sensodyne toothpaste on the tooth. Rub it on for a minute and then leave it on, and don't rinse it off with water.
Do you have any x-rays of the associated teeth?

 

[aqz]

Hi,
No i do not have xrays may i ask why they are needed? The pain has calmed down abit today however when touching jaw in that area its still sore and im not eating much as its still sensitive. My question is the tiny white area is that just bone or something else under tooth on gum?

 

[Dr M]

Might be calculus, which can be cleaned off, or it could just be some demineralization. Difficult to see clearly on the photos. The x-rays might give an idea of how deep the fillings really are as well as the quality of the fillings.

 

[aqz]

Ok thanks for your replies they have been very informative and helpful. Thank you