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Why do white fillings sometimes hurt - and for how long?   Message List  
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I've had the amalgam (mercury) removed from a chipped tooth (#37). A
white-filling (plastic with light gun) was then put on the tooth. Now
the tooth's nerve is sensitive to light pressure while eating, even
though the bite has been adusted and seems fine. Is this sensitivity
normal with white fillings, and how long does it normally take to go
away? Dentist has suggested removing the white filling and replacing
it with amalgam (ugh!).

Any intelligent advice is appreciated!
Thanks!




Sun Sep 19, 2004 4:19 pm

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I've had the amalgam (mercury) removed from a chipped tooth (#37). A white-filling (plastic with light gun) was then put on the tooth. Now the tooth's nerve is...
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Sep 19, 2004
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As far as I know, this CAN be normal with any filling, white or amalgam (due to trauma). Give it at least 4 weeks, unless it's very painful. Can take longer....
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