I got my back molars filled a few months ago, and the dentist said they were just very tiny cavities, not very deep. I had them filled with the composite (white) fillings, and yes, I know they are "not as good" as silver fillings but I couldn't stand the thought of something ugly marring my smile.
But anyway, at first it felt like the filling was too high so I went back and they polished it back down a little. It helped, but now whenever I bite down on something even remotely crunchy (even stuff like crackers or celery), if it hits that tooth I feel pain.
I recently went back a third time. The dentist said he didn't see anything wrong with the bite pattern after he put that blue paper stuff on my teeth to check it. What can I do? Should I just go to someone else? I feel like this guy just doesn't know or care.
2007-06-06 08:07:06 · 8 answers · asked by Mlle A 3 in Health ➔ Dental
you need to see a different dentist.
Sounds like this butcher either left some decay, hit the root or left an air pocket in the tooth... or any combination of the above.
2007-06-06 08:11:39 · answer #1 · answered by Marjorie Astrofsky 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Your filling might be to high meaning the dentist has to much of the filling on the tooth. After your tooth is full the dentist checks your bite but a lot of the time your still numb and it is hard for you to notice the discomfort. If it is still bothering you on monday call you dentist and ask to have him check your bite again it is just a matter of him filing down the filling or having to add more filling to the tooth he won't even need to nub you again. This is a common thing to have happen. If you don't go back for an adjustment eventually it will correct itself however it can take many weeks and you will have discomfort. So it's worth another quick visit and a dentist shouldn't charge you for the visit
2016-04-01 06:18:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were u I would go get a second opinion. It sounds like your dentist doesnt care or know what he is talking about because your tooth isnt going to hurt for no reason unless there is a problem. Right!
2007-06-06 08:12:57 · answer #3 · answered by miracle_sincere 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go for a second opinion. It sounds like the filling is near or in the nerve root. If so, it might require a root canal and a crown.
2007-06-06 08:11:06 · answer #4 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to another dentist. You should not be having pain. Have the filings looked at by another dentist.
2007-06-06 08:11:20 · answer #5 · answered by stick man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be persistent w/ your dentist.... sounds like your filling is still too high!
Make him do something!
Good luck!
2007-06-06 08:21:42 · answer #6 · answered by shihtzugirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to your present dentist & let him know you aren't happy.
2007-06-06 08:10:14 · answer #7 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had that before it just hurts for a while for molars so get your mind off it and **** someone or somthing if u r into that stuf
2007-06-06 08:15:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋