J
JellyBaby
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- Sep 9, 2021
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Hi - Basically I went to the dentist because of a twinging lower left molar 5 weeks ago and she did all the tests - tapping, cold, biting, etc. which there were no problems with - and decided to replace the large and old amalgam filling in the tooth, during which she discovered a small crack in the tooth, but didn't seem overly concerned. She also referred me to a periodontist specialist because of gum disease - I have been to see the specialist and had full x-rays taken, with treatment scheduled for February next year. In the meantime I have a new cleaning regime with interdental brushes and a new round head electric toothbrush. The thought of this treatment in itself has got me in knots as I am very scared about having the sub-gingival debridement - has anyone had this?
The replacement filling has never felt right since I had it done. It isn't sensitive to hot or cold, it just feels 'uncomfortable' and the tooth with the filling seems to 'bang' against its upper counterpart before the ones on the other side even meet - I can't really chew on it either. It feels like something large and alien in my mouth. Husband thinks the filling is too high and needs filing down. However, I am scared stiff of going back to the dentist in case she tells me I need to have it out- literally terrified of getting a dry socket, as knowing my luck it would definitely happen to me as I wouldn't be able to leave it alone. Also I don't want a gap there, but could never have an implant as I cannot bear alien things in my mouth. I just wish I hadn't been in the first place as I bet the twinging would have calmed down.
The problem is that I cannot think of anything else at the moment - I wake up in the night and imagine all sorts of scenarios - and shake with anxiety most of the day. I hate it so much and what makes things worse is I can't even enjoy my food!
Does anyone have some words of comfort for me, please?
The replacement filling has never felt right since I had it done. It isn't sensitive to hot or cold, it just feels 'uncomfortable' and the tooth with the filling seems to 'bang' against its upper counterpart before the ones on the other side even meet - I can't really chew on it either. It feels like something large and alien in my mouth. Husband thinks the filling is too high and needs filing down. However, I am scared stiff of going back to the dentist in case she tells me I need to have it out- literally terrified of getting a dry socket, as knowing my luck it would definitely happen to me as I wouldn't be able to leave it alone. Also I don't want a gap there, but could never have an implant as I cannot bear alien things in my mouth. I just wish I hadn't been in the first place as I bet the twinging would have calmed down.
The problem is that I cannot think of anything else at the moment - I wake up in the night and imagine all sorts of scenarios - and shake with anxiety most of the day. I hate it so much and what makes things worse is I can't even enjoy my food!
Does anyone have some words of comfort for me, please?