Three weeks ago, I had two impacted bottom wisdom teeth removed. One wisdom tooth on top removed and seven fillings. Four of the seven fillings were old silver fillings that were removed them redone with the tooth colored fillings. I still can't chew without pain. It was feeling somewhat better and I ate some things that had to actually be chewed and now I'm miserable. I am living on ibuprofen and am extremely frustrated. My dentist has the attitude that it will just take time.
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December 3, 2013
Answer: Why do I have pain when chewing three weeks after fillings?
Sorry to hear that this happened but it is common issue during root canal treatment. The dentist who broke the file did the correct thing and referred you to an endodontist. The dentist should have not charged you for the procedure and thus you would pay the endodontist for the necessary...
Your dentist most likely adjusted the filling not your tooth. If the bite was high, it can take time for the tooth to settle down. The nerves and blood vessels inside the canal can be inflamed and put pressure on the end of the root.Give it time and it may calm down. If not, see your dentist...
Teeth often break during extraction for various reasons. I would recommend that the broken piece be removed in the following situations: If half or more if the root has broken If the tooth shows signs of an abscess on the X-ray If the broken piece is small , ideally the end third...