Why do I still have pain in my tooth after getting a filling?!
Question:
Why do I still have pain in my tooth after getting a filling?
I got my back molars filled a few months ago, and the dentist said they were just very tiny cavities, not very deep. I had them filled with the composite (white) fillings, and yes, I know they are "not as good" as silver fillings but I couldn't stand the thought of something ugly marring my smile.
But anyway, at first it felt like the filling was too high so I went back and they polished it back down a little. It helped, but now whenever I bite down on something even remotely crunchy (even stuff like crackers or celery), if it hits that tooth I feel pain.
I recently went back a third time. The dentist said he didn't see anything wrong with the bite pattern after he put that blue paper stuff on my teeth to check it. What can I do? Should I just go to someone else? I feel like this guy just doesn't know or care.
Answers:
you need to see a different dentist.
Sounds like this butcher either left some decay, hit the root or left an air pocket in the tooth... or any combination of the above.