those who have had fillings replaced.......

74jax

Afterwards is the feeling just like it was?

Had a filling re-done a couple of weeks ago, now the tooth is reallyy 'sensitive' when I eat or drink. I don't have sensitive teeth, so can't say for certain that is the sensation, but its like a feeling 'inside the tooth'???

Is it worth going back? Obviously the dentist isn't my favorite place, and several miles away, if its something that can happen I'd leave it.

MODS - not after medical advice, just those who have had fillings re-done for there experiences. Thanks.

zzzLazyDaisy

Is it a white filling? I had to have a white filling in a back tooth removed because it shrunk putting pressure on my tooth, and was very sensitive. You need to go back and see the dentist if that's the case.

Edited to add - I have had other old fillings replaced with no problem, so that was just bad luck.

ellay864

I've had a few old fillings replaced, most recently on Thursday. I've never noticed any untoward sensitivity.
There's a few dentists on the 'health and beauty' board may be able to offer advice on whether particular types or locations of fillings may lead to increased/temporary sensitivity

74jax

Thanks ellay, I'll go over there.

persa

74jax wrote: »

Afterwards is the feeling just like it was?

Had a filling re-done a couple of weeks ago, now the tooth is reallyy 'sensitive' when I eat or drink. I don't have sensitive teeth, so can't say for certain that is the sensation, but its like a feeling 'inside the tooth'???

Is it worth going back? Obviously the dentist isn't my favorite place, and several miles away, if its something that can happen I'd leave it.

MODS - not after medical advice, just those who have had fillings re-done for there experiences. Thanks.

Had one recently, right as rain straight away. My dentist said I might experience some sensitivity in the following few days, but thankfully I didn't. TBH, if I was suffering a few weeks after the fact, I'd call the receptionist to explain and ask her to ask my dentist if I needed to come back in or wait it out.

Probably depends on where the filling is as well - did your dentist not comment on what to expect?

Toothfairy4

Often when old fillings are removed more tooth needs to be taken away so it can be closer to the nerve. Can result in it being sensitive for a while and usually resolves by itself. Keep an eye on it and if no better then see your dentist

continualdiamond

I had that happen once and had never suffered from sensitive teeth before.

I went back to the dentist and it was because the nerve had been trapped when the filling was re done and that was causing the tooth to be sensitive.

Remember if its on the NHS any work done on the same tooth is free as long as its within 3 mths.

londondent

I had that happen once and had never suffered from sensitive teeth before.

I went back to the dentist and it was because the nerve had been trapped when the filling was re done and that was causing the tooth to be sensitive.

Remember if its on the NHS any work done on the same tooth is free as long as its within 3 mths.

Actually any filling/crown is guarenteed for a period of one year, as long as iris replaced like for like. If a different material or different design of crown/inlay/onlay is used another charge could be issued.


With regards to the sensitivity, it could be as toothsmith has mentioned, that the filling is closer to the nerve - sometimes this settles, sometimes it doesn't and could potentially get worse.
Alternatively, if it is a white filling which was not placed correctly, there can sometimes be voids or micro leaks which can cause sensitivity. this can be corrected by replacing the filling.

I would advise waiting a few days to see if it settles, if not see your dentist.