Hi, I recently had some fillings done and it seems that the shot she gave me has affected the nerve in the upper left side of my mouth which is causing me significant pain. I have been prescribed an oral steroid and I am going onto my third day but the pain is really awful and tylenol is not as effective as I hoped. I am allergic to ibuprofen. Moist heat helps a lot but not all the time. What else can I use for pain relief? Thank you.
Hi.  Thanks for the query. If after dental filling there is pain then it can be due to any filled tooth also that might have nerve exposed. This can be a cause of severe pain. Yes, it is true that nerve pricking or injury can also cause pain and numbness but to me the pain look more due to any tooth that has got nerve exposed during filling. If you are allergic to Ibuprofen you can consult an Emergency room and get a script of narcotic painkillers like Tramadol and can also take other NSAIDs like Motorola. Also get an X-ray of your filled teeth done to see if there is nerve exposure. Hope this helps. Regards.