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darkmagnus · 05-27-2003, 03:36 AM

So, I went to the dentist about 3 weeks ago and had 3 cavities filled (White fillings). One of the cavities was around a filling that was already filled, not from my current dentist, and he said that they had to put a pulp cap on it because they had to drill so deep, and that there would be a 50/50 chance I would need a root canal.

I was in constant pain (nothing a few aspirin would not take care of) for about 2 weeks, and I finally had him prescribe some antibiotics. Yesterday was my first day, since I had the cavities filled, that I did not have to take aspirin but I am still extremely sensitive to cold. I can drink a cup of coffee just fine, but drinking a cold glass of water can be extremely painfull if the water hits the left side of my mouth.

I guess I am past the fear of having to have a root canal, but is it usual to be this sensitive after having cavities filled?

05-27-2003, 03:36 AM	#48 (permalink)
darkmagnus Tilted	Cold sensitivity after fillings So, I went to the dentist about 3 weeks ago and had 3 cavities filled (White fillings). One of the cavities was around a filling that was already filled, not from my current dentist, and he said that they had to put a pulp cap on it because they had to drill so deep, and that there would be a 50/50 chance I would need a root canal. I was in constant pain (nothing a few aspirin would not take care of) for about 2 weeks, and I finally had him prescribe some antibiotics. Yesterday was my first day, since I had the cavities filled, that I did not have to take aspirin but I am still extremely sensitive to cold. I can drink a cup of coffee just fine, but drinking a cold glass of water can be extremely painfull if the water hits the left side of my mouth. I guess I am past the fear of having to have a root canal, but is it usual to be this sensitive after having cavities filled?