Re: Pain after amalgam removal

"Praxus" <nextgen35@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message ...
> Hello,
>
> I recently had four amalgam fillings replaced by composite;
> they where about 25 years old and the dentist said they needed
> replacement before they 'cracked' the teeth.

Filling do NOT crack teeth. Not ever. It is harmful and destructive sleep
patterns which damage teeth. Old amalgam fillings which are well sealed,
providing good occlusion and good contact to adjacent teeth do not need to
be replaced for preventative reasons.


> Of the four, one molar was especially painful during drilling and I had
> to get it frozen before he could proceed (the others were ok without
> freezing).

Not really significant to your present symptoms

> After a week, that one molar is still painful. The dentist mentioned I
> could have sensitivity / pain for a couple of weeks; but that one molar
> constantly aches, often I can feel the pain
> right up to my eye socket. Thats just on its own mind you. If I
> actually get that tooth hot or cold then the pain is terrible
> and lasts for a long time. So for now I am careful to only ingest
> room temperatures food / drinks and chew on the 'good' side of my
> mouth mostly.

This is more pertinent. You might be needing a root canal treatment soon.
(only a guess from a computer monitor).

> I am starting to really regret having the filling replaced - I had
> zero problems beforehand. Thought I'd check for opinions here
> before I get back to my dentist shortly. Its only been a week so
> not sure whether this could just be passing inflammation from the
> filling. Thanks!
>

Now, I have no idea of the condition of the tooth before or after treatment.
It is certainly possible that the dentist gave you a very simplified
explanation, and in reality the old filling was in terrible condition and
the tooth was in tough shape--so a RCT would be a likely possibility with or
without treatment.

However, if the dentist only took the filling out because he scared you with
the worry that it would crack a tooth, but the filling was perfectly sound,
then I have to ask how good a dentist this person was that they have to
resort to scare tactics to get any work.

Again, I don't know the specifics, and the dentist may be the most honest
sincere highly skilled guy on this planet (next to us SMD regulars <VBG>),
or not.

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Stephen [What's a Temporary?], D.D.S.
Michigan, USA
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This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only.
Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on
the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you
in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect
your health.
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