I have never had a problem with the tooth to begin with and after treatment with my dentist it feels like there is little tooth left to work with

Q. About a month ago, i went for routin cleaning. The Dentist discover a cavity on one of my back tooth( which has a filling done before) After that the tooth become very sensitive and tender. I went back to the Dentist four time since then. She said the bite was not right and did some filling ( twice). Still the tooth is very tender, and senstive. Now she wants to try some procedure(remove the filling and put a medicated one)If that does not work she will do root cannal. I never had a problem with the tooth to beign, now it fills like there is little tooth left to do any thing with. What do you suggest my next step should be? ( i have been very careful not to use the affected tooth, vene afraid to put any thing in that side of my mouth) Appreciate your help

A. You have my sympathy. There are cases when a problem is spotted by a dentist that the patient was not aware of.  Treatment can result in the nerve reacting badly. If the dentist is still trying to solve your problem I would follow their advice if you still have confidence in them. If you have lost confidence seek a second opinion to what is causing the pain and how best to solve it.
Rob

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

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