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Originally Posted by intecel
I went to the dentist to have 2 cavities filled about 1 1/2 months ago. They also drilled out an old metal filling in one of my molars and replaced it with a composite. I didn't have any problems with this tooth before the new filling, but ever since, I have had very strong cold and pressure sensitivity. The pressure sensitivity is not as bad as it was a couple weeks ago, but it's still there.
Is it common for a replacement filling to be uncomfortable for this long, or am I looking at needing a root canal treatment eventually?
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I just had one filling replaced a week ago now with the composite stuff. When I wake up it feels fine, but after I eat and chew with it, it starts to hurt. By the end of the day there is the throbbing pain. Cold stuff hurts, I don't think hot stuff bothers it.
When should I go back to the dentist? He said that this would happen with the composite fillings, but how long should I wait before having it inspected versus waiting the nerves to die off or become used to it? I've read a few of the previous posts here and they have had this problem for weeks.
Second. They used a drill on the tooth and would it be possible that the pain is coming from the vibrations on the root loosening itself from the gums? My previous dentist switched to a type of sand/air blasting. I liked that a lot better. Is this becoming more common?
The pain is decreasing slightly I think, we will see if it continues.
You said that gold doesn't cause any problems with sensitivity before. Would it be possible to get a thin layer of gold and then glue or attach the composite onto it?
Thanks!