I had a broken filling re-drilled and replaced 6 months ago.. This is in my upper right molar, 2nd from back (the one connected to the maxillary sinus). Ever since then I've had a constant but relatively mild aching. It's just enough to bother me, but not enough to quite motivate me to get something "done". I had a new bite wing taken and there is no abscess... So does this mean it can't be dangerous to my health? Does there have to be an absecess on the x ray to make a toothache dangerous? I was also wondering what I should do about it, the dentist said he'd have to put a crown on it next, but there's really no way I can afford that, especially when I have such little faith in that my pain would go away if he drilled it again. If I just got the stupid tooth pulled once and for all, would that put me out of my misery? I don't want to lose a tooth, but it's in the back and unless I smile really big no one will see it....
Thanks