Bite gap after fillings?
- From: surface9 <davsf@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2007 12:27:52 -0800 (PST)
I had two amalgam fillings replaced (the two large upper molars), and
I notice now that there is a small gap between these two upper molars
and the two matching lowers - I can pass dental floss, held in my
hands outside on both sides, between the gaps made between these
uppers and lowers now. The bite is firm and contact is secure on the
two matching teeth in front, and in back, of these two large molars.
Is this normal? The gap is probably less than 1mm - I can't really
tell, but, it seems to me that the fillings should have been built up
enough to make contact with the lowers - no? Will this cause the
uppers to migrate downward to fill this gap? Will this cause gum
recession? The new fillings are composite and so I don't know whether
I should worry about it or not - it just seems like they ought to make
firm contact with the lowers when I bite down firmly. Can any dental
experts here to offer an opinion?
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