If you read my last 3 questions, I have been worried about 2 of my teeth that I got fillings in not more than 2 months ago.
One tooth is sensitive to cold or hot and lingers for about 3-5 seconds.
The other tooth, when I bite down on something hard and/or crunchy, I get a quick minor pain in my tooth.
No pain at night, no pain when I am not eating.
So I told my dentist all of this and he simply had me bite down on carbon paper. Then he used one of those tools to even it out I guess. Will doing something this simple get rid of the little pain and the sensitivity my two teeth have? I read that my fillings may have been too "high." I am going back in two weeks to check on them but I am wondering when and if I will notice a difference.
2007-01-30 09:39:48 · 7 answers · asked by His Angel 4 in Health ➔ Dental
Oh and when I told him how long the sensitivity lingers, he said that's good, as in if it was longer I might need root canals.
2007-01-30 09:54:25 · update #1
All of that is totally normal and it most diffently was caused by the filling being a little to high. It's such a simple thing but it can cause serious problem when it's too high. As for how long the sensitivity lasts you should be fine Just keep an eye on it if it lingers for more then 7 secs or so they you should be fine. JUst let your dr or hygienest know when you go in for you 6 month if you are having any problems
2007-01-30 12:28:49 · answer #1 · answered by kristylee116 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To avoid the sensitivity the dentist should have applied a liner to isolate the tooth, may be he didn't, some dentist don't do it, just tell him. May be he would have to remove the actual filling and do it again to apply the liner that might be the best option to take away the pain.
Because everything that is received by the nerve doesn't matter if is sweet, salty, sour, cold or hot the is going to feel just pain.
2007-01-30 17:57:18 · answer #2 · answered by Kenia M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doin something simple does not necessarily mean that ur dentist is not a good dentist or he wont be able to solve ur problem.
infact if ur pain relieves by this simple treatment then this is the best treatment for u rather than doin fancy painful procedures.
fillings which are slightly overfilled cause pressure and pain on that tooth when they come in contact with the opposite jaw tooth as it is heigher than normal position of that particular tooth. when the dentist puts a carbon paper he is actually seeing whether which side of tooth has HIGH SPOT(one of the terminologies used for this condition) and then based on the indication by carbon paper the dentist decreases that spot by hand piece instrument. this very minute high spot is many times responsible for unidentified pain and i think u should give it a chance rather than blame the procedure because sometimes somethings should be left to professionals...having said that i dont mean to say that u shouldnt hav a second opinion(As that problem could definately be due to someother reasons aswell)...wait for 1 week or so and then u could go to another general dentist(but do searhc for someone whos good)..alternatively if ur really dissatisfied and want to get best of treatment go to a RESTORATIVE DENTIST(people who specialize in fillings,etc.) and dont worry just having slight pain doesnot alwayz suggest caries,cavity or doesnot alwayz require rct.etc. sometimes solutions are simple...
2007-01-30 18:07:58 · answer #3 · answered by sCrUbs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
KIMBERLY,
IF A FILLING IS LEFT TOO HIGH THENIT WILL BE SENSITIVE UNTIL THE BITE IS ADJUSTED. WHEN THIS IS DONE EVERYTHING GOES BACK TO NORMAL AND YOU'LL BE JUST FINE. DON'T WORRY.
2007-01-30 17:50:31 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If the dentist noitices the mistake! if not,, try a new one!
Goodluck!
2007-01-30 17:46:17 · answer #5 · answered by mbiii06 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i suggest a new dentist
2007-01-30 17:59:09 · answer #6 · answered by V 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you neet root canals to me....
2007-01-30 17:45:24 · answer #7 · answered by Idol Fan From CA 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋