Pain After Fillings ... Is This Normal?? Posted: 10-10-07 06:40am
Wanted to post this topic to see if there
were others who had this situation. Last
year I had two fillngs replaced in my
lower right molars. The pain after the
fillings was unbearable! Long story
short, I ended up having two root canals.
Just yesterday, one year later, I had my
permanent crowns put on. While at the
dentist, he decided to take care of two
other loose fillings. (Should have said
NO). Now, guess what. The same intense
pain I had last year! Will this be yet
another unnecessary root canal x 2? Is
this normal to have simple fillings
replaced that leads to pain that leads to
root canals? Did the dentist damage my
nerves in the process? I have just about
had it. Now I'm terrified to ever have a
filling replaced. What should I do next?
Go back and complain to my dentist? Or
just find a new dentist and start the pain
train all over again? Thanks all.
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Rachaelznz
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Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Wellington, 6004 New Zealand
Pain In Molar Posted: 10-10-07 16:44pm
I am a bit concerned at the moment... I
went to the dentist last month and got a
new filling. Nil concerns or problems
arose is int the process. The dentist
noticed that one of my existing fillings
was loose and said there was decay under
it and therefore wanted to replace the
filling.
I agreed to this and went back a couple of
days ago. Even after local anesthetic, I
could still feel them drilling into the
tooth and was painful. Later that night
when the anesthetic wore off I was in
AGONY. Day 2 was a throbbing ache, which
I will admit was bearable but not
pleasant. Today is day 3 and I am still
in pain... its a dull throbbing ache and I
am concerned that there is something
wrong. The dentist did comment after she
did the filling that it was much deeper
than she originally thought.
Does this mean I need a root canal? Is
this type of thing normal? It was a
silver filling btw. Any help or knowledge
would be beneficial.
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Laeric
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Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4
Pain After Fillings ... Is This Normal?? Posted: 10-11-07 06:42am
Rachaelznz...I feel your pain. Really! I
can't speak for you, but that is exactly
what happened to me the last time I had
two fillings replaced in my back molars.
Now I'm going through it again with these
two new fillings. I'm going back today
for an xray and off to another dentist for
a second opinion next week. I know. The
pain is unbearable. I will tell you this:
do not delay and suffer in pain
anylonger!! DEMAND that your dentist take
care of you TODAY, and refer you to an
endondontist ASAP. I was a royal pain in
the you know what until they helped me. I
was crazed with pain and wanted them to
take care of it! It does seem that
after replacing deep fillings, the nerve
is somehow disturbed and that root canal
seems to be the only way to stop the pain.
If anyone out there is reading this, what
are your experiences? We would both like
to know. Please call your dentist back
today. And at the very least, have him
prescribe stronger pain meds to get you
through this hurdle. I've been there...
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Rachaelznz
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Wellington, 6004 New Zealand
Posted: 10-11-07 18:56pm
I called my dentist yesterday to report my
feelings but she was unavailable. She
ended up calling me at 9:30 pm (late night
surgery) saying that she wouldnt be in the
clinic today but asked me a series of
questions about my filling such as:
- Is it effecting your sleep?
- Is it sensetive to hot or cold?
- Does the pain subside on painkillers?
- Is it an unbearable pain?
After discussing my feelings on this
matter she confirmed that some discomfort
was reasonably normal considering how deep
the cavity was etc. She said that if the
pain doesnt ease by next week, then she
wants me to come in for x-rays followed by
a possible root canal. I feel like
perhaps this should have been the first
option saving me pain, time and of course
money.
I will update next week with my pain
progress.
- Rach
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Laeric
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4
Posted: 10-12-07 08:45am
Rachaelznz
Just an update: my pain has subsided
quite a bit after my two fillings on
Tuesday. Maybe I will not need a root
canal afterall. Hopefully! I cancelled
my xray apt for today and will see how the
pain is next week. It's manageable with
Ibuprofen. I will tell you this: if your
pain is getting worse, not responding to
pain meds and unbearable, than you must
get an xray. And yes, a root canal may be
around the corner to relieve the pain.
I think you and I may have deep fillings
which are disturbing the nerves. (Makes
me never want to get a filling replaced
ever again)! Keep us all updated on
your progress.
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Rachaelznz
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Wellington, 6004 New Zealand
Posted: 10-14-07 17:07pm
Interestingly enough the pain is becoming
less and less. It is more a dull throb
which is sometimes there and sometimes non
existant which is odd. I dont need to
take teh Ibefrofen anymore which is
reassuring. It is somewhat frustrating
that there is a nagging pain there (even
if it is dull and manageable) I just want
it to go away permanently. I must admit,
it does seem to be improving and the
thought of going back for more work is
offputting enough to deter me from
worringing about the dull ache. LOL
*sigh* I swear the cavity/old filling was
nicer to have than the replacement
filling! Even though I couldnt chew on
that side anymore, it was still more
pleasant to have! Will let you know if it
ever feels better or worsens.
- Rach
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Laeric
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4
Posted: 10-15-07 07:05am
Rachaelznz
Good for you! I know what you mean. I
cancelled my dental appts since the pain
was becoming less and less. I'm going to
give it another week...or two...and maybe
go to another dentist to get a 2nd opinion
on my crown work and fillings. More for
my peace of mind. Yes, I would rather
have my sensitive old fillings back
anyday. If this is the price to get new
fillings, I may have to pass!
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