Sudden sensitivity with filling after nine months

[dopeysgem]

Had a filling at the base of #31 near the gum line in April 2024. Healed fine. Felt no pain.

8 weeks later began experiencing sensitivity. Slight pain/discomfort with colder foods and drinks and when chewing harder foods. Resolved after about 2-3 weeks. The filling has always been a little painful when pushed, but eating and drinking has been fine.

Now, mid January, the same discomfort has returned. Mostly cold and sweet foods cause irritation. Chewing is a little uncomfortable, but the issue is more with sensitivity to food/drink. Even room temperature water causes slight pain. When not eating, I can feel an ache/irritation in that area.

Google said this is abnormal and could be cause for concern. A week before the pain started, I did visit the dentist for a regular cleaning. I had no pain at the time and x-rays were taken. I was told everything looked good.

What’s the next step? Give it more time? Could resolve on its own again? Or back to the dentist who told me three weeks ago everything was fine?

Thanks!

 

[Dental cure and care]

It’s possible for sensitivity issues to resolve on their own over time, given your history and current symptoms, returning to your dentist for further evaluation is recommended rather than waiting longer.
Since you mentioned that your dentist recently took x-rays and stated everything looked good, it’s still advisable to return for a follow-up appointment specifically regarding these new symptoms. Explain your situation clearly.

Depending on what your dentist finds during this follow-up examination, they may recommend:

Desensitizing treatments
Adjustments to the filling
Further diagnostic imaging if necessary