Composite fillings may be sensitive to bite and to temperature, especially cold. Sensitivity is usually the most notable 12-24 hours after the anesthetic wears off. Your bite seems fine right now but your sense of touch will be much finer when the anesthetic wears off. If you need us to adjust your bite, please call to schedule a time. It is a very simple procedure and will take only a few minutes.
You may chew on composite restoration as soon as the anesthetic wears off as these restorations harden right away. The gum tissue could have been irritated during the procedure and may be sore for a few days together with the anesthetic injection site.
The finished restoration may be contoured slightly different and have a different texture than the original tooth. Your tongue will magnify this difference but you will become accustomed to it in a few days. Children should be observed until the anesthetic wears off. Due to the strange feeling of the anesthetic, many children will chew the inside of their lips, cheeks, or tongue, which can cause injury. |
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