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Pain after Filling
I had a large filling replaced (tooth 30) at my dentist's recommendation 10 days ago. Prior to this, I had absolutely no pain/sensitivity. Sadly, I have had severe pain "zinger" when biting onto that tooth and perhaps dull ache. No heat or cold sensitivity that I can tell. My dentist has seen me twice attempting to identify high spots. She is very nice and funny, however has no immediate answer or resolution to my problem. Went to endodontist yesterday per her referral. He was a jerk. Seemed more interested in "tricking" me saying he was testing 2 teeth, than identifying what was wrong with the tooth that I feel is the problem. (It would be a major coincidence if I developed a new problem in proximate tooth, just around the same time of a new filling). At any rate he says he thinks nerve is irritated and wants me to wait it out 4-5 weeks to give nerve time to heal. I explained I had similar "zinging" type pain when biting into an upper tooth that was also worked on that same day (10 days ago). He barely assed this and said it is most likely referred pain from the lower tooth. At any rate he suggested waiting it out, but then said if it hasn't improved, he could do a root canal, but if fractures too far into the root he would have to pull it. I realize this is a lot of information, but I wanted to explain as much as possible to try and get the best advice. So here is my question: is it reasonable to expect that this type of pain post-filling would resolve on it's own or am I putting off the inevitable?
Due to continued severe pain when biting with inconclusive results from endodontist visit, my dentist has replaced the filling with a temporary composite. It is less sensitive, but I am honestly afraid to bite test it. How long should I expect to wait such that I can tolerate chewing soft to firm consistencies without pain?
My dentist has made some adjustment to my bite and instructed me to wear my retainer as she is convinced I am grinding my teeth. I have also switched to Sensodyne toothpaste. I have noted some improvement in that there is little throbbing and less sensitivity to light touch over this tooth (running my tongue over it). I have not however attempted to chew on that side at all for fear of pain. If I note improvement is there still hope that the nerves were irritated and will continue to heal on it's own and one day I will be able to chew on that side without further intervention? Both the endodontist and dentist are suggesting we wait it out.
My dentist has made some adjustment to my bite and instructed me to wear my retainer as she is convinced I am grinding my teeth. I have also switched to Sensodyne toothpaste. I have noted some improvement in that there is little throbbing and less sensitivity to light touch over this tooth (running my tongue over it). I have not however attempted to chew on that side at all for fear of pain. If I note improvement is there still hope that the nerves were irritated and will continue to heal on it's own and one day I will be able to chew on that side without further intervention? Both the endodontist and dentist are suggesting we wait it out.
My dentist has made some adjustment to my bite and instructed me to wear my retainer as she is convinced I am grinding my teeth. I have also switched to Sensodyne toothpaste. I have noted some improvement in that there is little throbbing and less sensitivity to light touch over this tooth (running my tongue over it). I have not however attempted to chew on that side at all for fear of pain. If I note improvement is there still hope that the nerves were irritated and will continue to heal on it's own and one day I will be able to chew on that side without further intervention? Both the endodontist and dentist are suggesting we wait it out.
It can take a while for a tooth to settle down after the trauma of a filling. Does your bite feel high at all? Is the pain getting better or worse? If it's getting worse and the filling is not high, you may need that root canal.
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