A possible problem with a dental filling. sensative gums? it's been year(s)...?
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It could be that you have a bit of gum recession in that area, or that the tooth was carved right down to the gums.  In both situations you will have sensitivity for for a few days to a few months.  Your dentist could also have possibly nicked your root a bit but I'm not sure; that's something another dentist will have to tell you.
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sensodyne tooth paste, or other such products, work by blocking the tubulents in the dentin. Tubulents are tiny little holes in the dentin of your teeth, that lead to the pulp chamber. These holes are natural, but when they are exposed, the will make your teeth feel sensitve. Therefore, by using sesodyne, you can block these holes, and prevent the sensitivity, but often times, when you stop using the toothpaste, the holes will be exposed again, and the sensitivity will return. In this case, I would advise you to see your dentist and explain your concerns. There are several options, depending on your condition, that he/she will be able to offer as a more permanent solution.\n\nI hope this helps,\n\nCraig
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Finding some bits of metal after a filling is normal.  Don't panic.  If it keeps it up after you've brushed tonight and tomorrow morning, then I would call my dentist.\n\nYou should be able to brush and eat on that side as soon as it feels okay.  There aren't restrictions with that type of thing as far as I know.  I always did afterward though you might want to wait a day to be sure..  You might have some sensitivity to cold for a bit afterward, so be careful of that.
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How about a different angle, to actually REVERSE gum disease. I suppose few will believe this, but does it matter ?. Not to me. Make up your own mind. I agree it may not be acceptable to most, but I tell you now, this is EXACTLY TRUE.\n\nI have suffered from bleeding gums since the early 1980s. In recent years no matter flossing hygienist work, etc, not much improvement. The stated the infetion foci were deep under the gum, managed at best, but no way out. Resigned to blood every time I brushed or spit.\n\nThen last summer my wife told me how she met an elderly Japanese man on a flight from the Far East, who had the most attractive teeth she had seen in an old person. Struck up a halting conversation, and soon, the ice broken she asked him, were his teeth real teeth. He laughed out loud, and pulled on them with both hands as a gag. He told her he was 92 !. Lean and quite athletic, looked more like 70 maybe. Anyway, she took his advice to heart. On alternate days lunch we eat one julienned RAW ONION sprinkled with vinegar and mixed in rice or soup (the heat is too much otherwise), the even days we crush 4 / 5 garlic cloves in a tablespoon of olive oil and add to veggies or whatever else's lunch. We also -wife and me-had to give up all sweets and sugars. NOT THAT EASY.\n\nWell, gum disease ALL GONE in a metter of eight months. We have lost a lot of blubber (me, about 10 Kgs). The dentist popped his eyes: "what have you been doing ?". I sent this info to a blog. Read the April 27 2006 entry "Sugar, Sugar". I am pleased beyond words with this.
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Yes, expensive things such as braces, crowns and veneers will definitely do the trick... but if it is indeed a small diastema (gap) then it's highly possible to close it with tooth colored fillings (or bondings)... speak to your dentist about this.
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I'm a dentist.\n\nAssuming that the tooth hasn't moved, your bite hasn't shifted causing the filling to be hit harder, or the filling isn't high, it could be that you cracked the tooth.  Does it hurt when you bite?  And if it does, does it hurt when you bite down, when you release the bite, or both?  Any hot/cold sensitivity?\n\nSee your dentist.
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Do you mean other than waiting a couple hours?\n\nNope.\n\nI had a bunch of fillings (before I was a dentist!) right before a dress rehearsal for a (I'm not making this up) High School Musical.  Well, as the lead trumpet part, and unable to move half my lips, I can tell you, that was a bit tricky.\n\nGood luck!
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PAIN THAT CAN'T BE ISOLATED TO A PARTICULAR TOOTH MAY ACTUALLY BE FROM THE GUMS. WERE YOUR GUMS TESTED FOR HEALTH? WERE PERIODONTAL PROBINGS TAKEN? IF THEY WERE NOT, SUSPECT THE GUMS.
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the itching feeling is a sign of some type of nerve damage.nothing serious,may have bit down too hard or you may have the need for a root canal,i would give it a few days before rushing to the dentist,make an appointment now and if it still bothers you betime the apointment comes around,go in, if not be courtious and cancel with a 24 hour notice,give someone else the chance to get in there! good luck!
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ask an expert LIKE YOUR DENTIST, HINT HINT!!
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Sometimes they may feel a little rough, that's due to some of the bonding is still in place and may need to be smoothed or polish away. The gums could be red and puffy, due to not be able to floss as well as people without braces. All this can be changed with a trip to the dentist to have your teeth professionally cleaned and examined. You may have to get on a mind antibiotic for the puffiness in the gums. If your having any of these symtoms, see your dental office as soon as you can. GOod Luck!
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most probably your problem is called gingivitis bleeding is one parameter of gum deaseas and also color of your gum ...\nyou had better visit your dentist for professional cleaning which is usually solved gingivitis problem in that visit after cleaning your gum can be healthy by itself \nbut if you are late to visit your dentist  you may lost your teeth because of gum deaseas
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I was a dental assistant for a while and we had many patients like yourself. The only adive I can give you is to simply JUST DO IT.  The more fillings you have the more weaker your teeth will become and that can lead to more fillings and possibly crowns. Worst case senario...you will need to end up getting a partial denture or even a full one. \n\nAnother hint...FLOSS. I can not stress this enough. Next time you brush....brush first and then floss so you can see how much gunk you missed by just brushing alone. After that I would reccommend you floss first, then brush, then rinse. \n\nJust always keep in mind the money, time and pain you will suffer if you do not take care of your teeth. And never forget that all it takes is 2 mintues, twice a day. ITS SO SIMPLE. Also, limit your candy and soda intake, that can also play a HUGE role. Whenever you eat sugar, the sugar will cause an acid on your attack that lasts at least 30 minutes!!!!\n\nSugar + Plague=ACID \n\nThis acid is what causes decay.\n\nBe true to you teeth and they will not be false to you....lol\n\nEmail me for more advise....I have a lot of it.\n\n\nFor the pain, try asking for a stronger local ansthetic, or if your insurance will cover it, or if you can afford it....try some NO2 (nitrous oxide)\n\nFor the anxiety, ask the dentist for maybe something to take the edge off. Dental Phobia is a real thing, so don't be ashamed in asking for some meds to help you with this.
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Fillings are no big deal.\nThe give you a shot to numb any pain there might be, then they use a drill to scrape out the decayed tooth bits, then they fill the hole. Ask for white fillings, they cost a little more, but the look SO much nicer and don't contain any mercury products.
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Not long at all. My son had a checkup 3 weeks ago and had a non-painful cavity that they said was only going to need a filling. Today he went in and they needed to PULL it. It had gone deeper and abcessed underneath. They were surprised and checked his xrays from the 1st visit. He hasn't had sugary drinks or sticky candy.\nCall a different dentist and get in asap. Or see if you can get on a waiting list for canceled appointment times. At the very least, your cavity will get bigger/deeper and possibly cost more if you wait.
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if u r a heavy drinker or u used to take some kind of medicines or may be drugs ..all this will effect &decrease your response to local anasthesia...in the other hand may be ur dentist didn't give you enough anas. or didn't inject it exactly where it should be inject.(((all the above reasons are normal and common but not in your case)))...in your case you didn't trust your dentist you were affraid of drilling and injecting a foriegn solution in your mouth tissues ((believe me that the main common cause of what you suffered from)) ...psychological cause very common in the first dental procedure in the life and in some cases it remain with the person all his life .....the other issue ((a bigger cavity)) that's normal cause the dentist have to clean tooth cavity from dead and decayed tooth tissues and food  debris accomulated in the cavity and apart of the healthy tooth tissue to make sure that the decay will not return back eatin the rest of your tooth because any micro  soft caries spot if left will reactivate itself after dressing the permenant filling ........and it's good for you when she didn't filled ur tooth with a permenant metal filling material ...it will be very painfull for you in the first 3-7 days.(((good luck....by the way i'm a dentist)))
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could be something going on with an old filling. sometimes that could cause that taste, especially if they are those old silver fillings.