Chicago, IL
A 28-year-old female asked:
Large filling 2 months ago. excruciating pain comes and goes. dentist tapped and used ice no pain. hurts slightly to bite down. said let's wait. why?
4 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Lindsey Wolferanswered
Dentistry 45 years experience
Adjust bite: after a new filling the tooth can be sensitive but not excruciating. First, bite should be adjusted. If that does not help a temporary medicated filling should be placed to see if the pulpitis is reversible.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Second opinion: In many cases, seeking a second opinion is not only warranted, but necessary. Unless your disease is life threatening and requires emergency care, it is never a bad idea to seek a second opinion. Getting a second opinion helps you feel more confident about your diagnosis and treatment plan. Good luck.
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Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Non-vital tooth: If the tooth was not sensitive to thermal stimulus but hurt when you bit down on it, theres a very, very good chance the nerve in the tooth has died. How does it test to electrical stimulus? Pain is excruciating? Do you grind your teeth (possible fracture)? Sounds like you need root canal therapy. Waiting will not change anything.
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Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
RCT: It sure sounds like this tooth requires Root Canal Therapy. I would not wait. I think it's already way past the wait and see time frame. I suggest you get a second opinion with an Endodontist.
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Last updated Mar 4, 2015
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