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matty007
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Hi everyone, I’m hoping somebody can give me some support.
Almost exactly a year ago, I had a filling come out of a molar, and at first it gave me no problems. Then about a week later I noticed sensitivity to cold, and a dull ache, not severe by any means, but there.
So I went to the Dentist and he said that I needed a crown. He said he could fill it but wasn’t certain it would be successful so wanted to crown it. At first I agreed, but once he told me it would be £450, I didn’t get it done. I didn’t have the money at the time. Instead of insisting on the filling and moving on, I left it with a view to getting the money for a crown (he said I could leave it for 2-3 months). But I never got it done.
Then about three days ago I noticed a dull ache in my tooth again, more severe than last time. Not debilitating, but quite noticeable. Strangely it seemed to be alleviated by biting down, and chewing food (something I noticed when I originally had it fillled it about five years ago). But on Saturday it became more intense and while chewing made it feel better at first, it suddenly became very sensitive to touch and biting. So it went from zero sensitivity to very sensitive.
I have been taking a combination of ibuprofen and paracetamol which has kept it nicely under control. And I have noticed the sensitivity has greatly reduced. I can touch it now without a sharp pain, and can chew (albeit softly) again.
I have booked a emergency appointment for tomorrow (I am scared stiff of getting a abscess) but I am absolutely terrified of going to it. A few years ago I got very used to going and my phobia basically vanished. Dental work was a doddle, and checkups showed no decay etc and I needed no work done. Going to the dentist was like visiting the barbers. But now I’ve let it slip, I’m terrified again.
I’m sorry for the long post but wanted to maybe get advice on what to expect? Do you think it requires root canal or even an extraction? Or could I still possibly get away with a filling?
The tooth while achy, is manageable with OTC meds and has never been sensitive to hot/cold, and still isn’t
I suppose I just want comfort that a filling
Is still possible ?. But I do remember the dentist saying when he filled it 5 years ago that it was very deep so I’m not sure.
Thanks
Almost exactly a year ago, I had a filling come out of a molar, and at first it gave me no problems. Then about a week later I noticed sensitivity to cold, and a dull ache, not severe by any means, but there.
So I went to the Dentist and he said that I needed a crown. He said he could fill it but wasn’t certain it would be successful so wanted to crown it. At first I agreed, but once he told me it would be £450, I didn’t get it done. I didn’t have the money at the time. Instead of insisting on the filling and moving on, I left it with a view to getting the money for a crown (he said I could leave it for 2-3 months). But I never got it done.
Then about three days ago I noticed a dull ache in my tooth again, more severe than last time. Not debilitating, but quite noticeable. Strangely it seemed to be alleviated by biting down, and chewing food (something I noticed when I originally had it fillled it about five years ago). But on Saturday it became more intense and while chewing made it feel better at first, it suddenly became very sensitive to touch and biting. So it went from zero sensitivity to very sensitive.
I have been taking a combination of ibuprofen and paracetamol which has kept it nicely under control. And I have noticed the sensitivity has greatly reduced. I can touch it now without a sharp pain, and can chew (albeit softly) again.
I have booked a emergency appointment for tomorrow (I am scared stiff of getting a abscess) but I am absolutely terrified of going to it. A few years ago I got very used to going and my phobia basically vanished. Dental work was a doddle, and checkups showed no decay etc and I needed no work done. Going to the dentist was like visiting the barbers. But now I’ve let it slip, I’m terrified again.
I’m sorry for the long post but wanted to maybe get advice on what to expect? Do you think it requires root canal or even an extraction? Or could I still possibly get away with a filling?
The tooth while achy, is manageable with OTC meds and has never been sensitive to hot/cold, and still isn’t
I suppose I just want comfort that a filling
Is still possible ?. But I do remember the dentist saying when he filled it 5 years ago that it was very deep so I’m not sure.
Thanks