You probably notice that you get more hangnails during the cold winter months. You might also notice that during the winter, your skin dries out really fast. Bingo! You've just hit on one of the main causes of hangnails. Anything that can dry out your skin, such as cold winter weather, harsh chemicals or frequent immersion in water can cause hangnails to develop.
It is not unusual for teeth to hurt after a filling or crown. If the filling is deep or near the nerve or pulp, the filling may ache or be sensitive for several days or weeks. When the cavity is close to the nerve, the body will build a layer of dentin over time to insulate itself from the pain transmitted to the nerve form the filling. Here are some usual reasons fillings will hurt after a tooth is filled: 1) Normal response to the trauma, this pain should subside in several days or weeks. 2) If the tooth hurts only when you bite, the filling may be too high, especialy if this in the first or only tooth you hit when you bite.
2. Avoid chewing on the painful area. Until you can get rid of the tooth pain, you should chew on the other side of your mouth. 1  In addition to avoiding the hurt area of your mouth, cover any exposed holes responsible for causing the pain.et the tooth filled. A dentist may fill your tooth if your tooth pain is caused by tooth decay (cavities) or loose fillings. 1  The dentist will drill out the decayed part of the tooth and fill it with a composite or amalgam filling. 2  As fillings age, they may break down or become loose.