{"id":1171,"date":"2021-09-29T14:27:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T21:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=1171"},"modified":"2021-10-29T14:29:36","modified_gmt":"2021-10-29T21:29:36","slug":"pain-from-composite-filling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/pain-from-composite-filling\/","title":{"rendered":"Pain from Composite Filling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I recently had my first composite filling done. I sort of had to pressure my dentist into it because he usually places the old silver amalgam fillings. He finally relented and agreed. Since then, my tooth hurts when I chew. Oddly, it doesn’t hurt under normal circumstances. I can even clench my teeth and nothing. But, if I am chewing there is a sharp pain which lasts a second. Did my dentist do something wrong?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aaron<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dear Aaron,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While composite fillings are far superior to their amalgam dental filling compatriots, the procedure for bonding them is completely different. If your dentist does not normally place them, he will not be aware of the different techniques needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wonder if you had a small filling placed. The pain you described is an unusual phenomenon we see mostly with small composite fillings. Fortunately, there is a way to prevent the problem, or in your case, fix the problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a dentist uses either a self-etching primer or a glass ionomer base, we are seeing this issue practically eliminated. I would talk to your dentist about the problem and ask him to re-do the fillings using a glass ionomer base. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am surprised your dentist is still almost exclusively placing amalgam fillings. Most dentists have moved on to the composite technology which is healthier for your teeth and contains no mercury<\/a>. It may be time for you to find a dentist who is more interested in keeping up with the technology and advancements in his or her field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog is brought to you by Phoenix Dentist<\/a> Dr. Hillary Peck. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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