Any dentists out there? Here is the problem; I had my other 3 metal fillings replaced because they were so old, but when they went to replace this one, It was too sensitive and they could not do the work. I now have pain when I chew in that tooth most of the time. I also have no dental insurance even with a good job.
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I'm a bit confused. Why were you not numb when they tried to fix your tooth? If you were numb and they still couldn't touch it, did they x ray it to see if it had an infection at the root tip? It sounds like it needs a root canal and then a crown. Amalgam fillings have a very long life if taken care of. They do expand and contract with temperature change over the years and eventually they begin to leak under the filling. A large amalgam filling acts like a wedge in the tooth and with chewing, this wedge can cause fractures around it. This is what it sounds like is happening to you since you can not chew on it. The very least you need to do is have the filling taken out to remove any decay, if there is no infection to the tooth. They may put a temporary filling there, but these don't last very long. A composite (white) filling can be placed to help hold the tooth if it is having signs of fractures, but a crown is what it really needs. Check into Care Credit or see if they will let you pay the bill in 2 or 3 payments.
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