I had a filling last week on 1 of my bottom teeth, everything is fine except I have noticed a weird sensation in it, or rather, on the side of my tongue. If I clench my teeth together I get a feeling rather like if you accidently touched a filling with a piece of foil, on my tongue. It doesn't hurt but it feels odd and I wondered why it's happening and should I mention it to my dentist next time I go?
Thank you.
2007-01-30 11:48:33 · 8 answers · asked by Willow W 1 in Health ➔ Dental
I assume you have received an amalgam (silver) filling?
In which case it is a galvanic reaction between this and other fillings in your mouth. It will normally subside as tarnish builds up on the silver, or you can ask the dentist to polish it, thereby removing the fresh and reactive surface.
2007-01-30 19:49:59 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Matt W (Australia) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I am understanding correctly, you are feeling a sharp edge on the tooth when you run your tongue along it.
This can be very annoying. The filling just needs to be adjusted. When it was placed and polished an edge was missed. Make an appointment with the Dr. who placed the filling to have it re contoured. The visit should be free because the Dr. is obligated to perfect his/her work.
Another perception I got from your description is sensitivity in the tooth.
If the decay was "deep" or close to the nerve, you will experience slight sensitivity for a few days. The sensitivity will be brought on by hot, cold, sweet or sour. If this persists for more than a few days call your dentist immediately. The decay might have been extremely close to the nerve and when the filling was placed caused the nerve to become inf lammed. In this case it is possible that you need a root canal.
The third perception I got was that when you bite on the tooth it hurts. Are your back teeth touching when you bite? Even if they are...you may need a bite adjustment. Again, this is a simple and short office visit that you should not be charged for.
I would most definitely mention this to the dentist next time you go, even if you are not experiencing pain or discomfort at that time. This info. could be helpful in the future and will be recorded in your chart.
2007-01-30 20:25:44 · answer #2 · answered by Ron's wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is to do with the metal in the filling conducting some of the electrical energy in your body into your tongue. Some people with lots of fillings can sometimes pick up radio waves on them if the signal is strong enough.
2007-01-30 20:05:19 · answer #3 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell the dentist - you are feeling some electrical flow between two fillings -
2007-01-30 21:29:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fillings can take up to a month to settle down. It will hopefully pass ?
2007-01-30 20:14:28 · answer #5 · answered by M J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should let your dentist know now it sounds like a problem with your filling they should be able to fix it for you.
2007-01-30 20:02:04 · answer #6 · answered by James M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be gone before you see your dentist.
This sensation is normal and fades with time....
2007-01-30 19:53:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u should iv got to my about a similar problem to good luck
2007-01-30 21:11:17 · answer #8 · answered by glowing flair 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋