My daughter's dentist put white fillings in her mouth to repair her teeth. She said that they would be sensitive for a while, but it has been two weeks and she says that it still hurts to bite and chew on the side they were put on. Is this normal? What treatment would they do next if it is still sensitive to hot and cold?
2007-06-20 04:31:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
It is possible that her bite needs to be adjusted, meaning that the fillings could be a little too big and they need to be smoothed down a bit. Otherwise the banging that she is doing on them will continue to irritate the nerve. If the fillings were large and close to the nerve they may remove the filling and put in a temporary medicated filling to see if the tooth will calm down. If it doesn't go away it is possible that she will need a root canal, but most of the time an adjustment and some time will solve this common problem. Also, if they were upper teeth and she is having sinus problems and allergies this could also be causing some sensitivity. She could also try a sensitive tooth toothpaste. Hope this helps!
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
2007-06-20 04:38:22 · answer #1 · answered by jamrdh70 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have somewhat of the same issue, it’s been almost 6 months since I had white filling one of my upper molar, whenever I chew and when I awake in the morning and bite I get some uncomfortable pressure, its eases as the day goes along but still noticeable. When I first did the filling (I was told a large cavity and must be filled) it was fine no pain, why after so long I’m getting pain? This dentist believes in silver fillings, he claims its the better filling and claims of mercury poison is bogus, but I hate them it makes your mouth look disgusting and looks like if you have even more rotten teeth that you actually do. I went with the white filling but it seems it did not work out. It won’t be till the end of the year for my regular 6 month visit to clean an polish but I will have to go back before. What do should I make of this issue, and what are some of the questions I should pose to my dentist.
2016-04-01 07:45:18 · answer #2 · answered by Sandra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal for a tooth to be sensitive to hot and cold following a filling, particularly if the fillings were large. It shouldn't, however, hurt to bite down on the fillings, which makes me think that one of them was left a little bit high. If one of them is just high, then the dentist will just grind a very small amount of the filling down so that it is in proper occlusion. If that doesn't correct the biting pain and the hot and cold sensitivity remains, then it's possible that the tooth could need a root canal, but it's likely that the dentist will try to adjust the bite prior to doing a root canal.
2007-06-20 04:59:57 · answer #3 · answered by Triman81 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar situation several years ago, my teeth are still sensitive when I chew on that side or when I floss. I found out this is because the dentist left some of the root exposed and they suggested I use toothpaste for sensitive teeth.
2007-06-20 04:41:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a white filling, the dentist removed an old filling & replaced it with the white. I did have a problem with it & I went back the next day & he fixed it. Your daughter may have a sensitivity problem as I have, especially to cold. The dentist advised me to use Sensodyne toothpaste. It does help. Good luck to you & your daughter.
2007-06-20 04:36:52 · answer #5 · answered by 2D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would take her back to the dentist and just tell them that they are still hurting her.
2007-06-20 04:35:33 · answer #6 · answered by nicole m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normal got same thing is tooth dead? if yes dont know?
2007-06-20 05:34:42 · answer #7 · answered by steph 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
....Go back as quick as you can or another Dentist.....My Dear
2007-06-20 04:54:15 · answer #8 · answered by oneglook 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that may not be normal.
2007-06-20 04:35:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anon omus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋