|
Zeraph: Yes, it's very normal to get chips in silver (amalgam) fillings. They need to be replaced every few year. 6-11 years is very lucky in your case. Nowadays, lots of people are getting white fillings in back teeth and while it's true that they can be repaired more easily, it's also a fact that they are more technique-sensitive. That is, sensitivity after getting one is very normal and there are various steps to take to lessen this sensitivity. These steps make it more technique-sensitive than an amalgam filling which requires no such steps.
So. Did your guys do things to lessen sensitivity? I dunno. If he did, did he do them well? I dunno. Are your teeth just sensitive and will hurt after anyone touching them? I dunno. See if it goes away after another week or two and if not, replace the fillings.
In the perfect instance, a gold inlay is the best restoration in these cases. Yes, it costs more and yes it's gold but it *can* last forever and will not cause sensitivity.
Cheers.
|