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Originally posted by darkmagnus
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?
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A couple of things here.
1) I question the use of a white filling in a tooth that has had a pulp cap. If it were my mouth, I'd get a silver filling in that situation. They
generally cause less sensitivity. The only time a case can be made for a white filling is for esthetics (very legitimate IMO) and if a tooth is cracked. If there's any reason to beieve that a tooth will be sensitive, go with a silver filling.
2) Antibiotics will do absolutely nothing in this stuation. Zero. Zilch. Useless. No reason to give it to you other than to ease your mind.
Before you do anything drastic like a root canal, ask for him to replace the white filling with a temporary filling. Leave it in for 4-6 weeks. If it feels better, put in a silver filling. If not, then a root canal may be the only option.
But for future ref, a tooth can cause sensitivity for a week or 2 after a filling is placed. The thing is, it should get better after that.
Lemme know how things go.