I had a filling (deep one) in my right upper molar yesterday. Was in no pain beforehand. However since the anaesthetic wore off I have has aching in the surrounding teeth , pain in jaw and ear and a sore throat . I am worried my nerves are all over the place. Is this normal after a filling? I did feel her hit the nerve at one point. I m wondering whether it is all inflamed and will eventually wear down. I m also sensitive to cold fluid.
Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern. Your history suggest that your pulp is exposed to noxious stimuli resulting in pain. It could be the restorative material placed on it. It also signifies you have deep dental caries which is very close to pulp and infected. Earlier, it was an open infection but now after placing the restoration on it, it has become closed. Bacterial multiplication and toxins causes pains due to pressure built up there. Pain in other areas' ear, jaw etc., apart from tooth. Is called referred pain arising due to same nerve distribution there. Need not worry for now take a painkiller, visit your dentist and get a X-ray done. Also request for the removal of restoration placed on it. Pulp capping or RCT can be suggested in your case after evaluating X-ray.  This should help.thanks.