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Hi Guys
I'm new to the forum and I'm looking for a bit of advice regarding a problem I'm having with one of my teeth.
About 4 months ago I noticed one of my top molars, second to the back, was hurting. I went to the dentist who did a filling that he said wasn't small but not big. About a day later, I bit into a Chewit sweet and it felt like Mike Tyson had punched me in the face. Instant electric shock feeling. I went back and the dentist adjusted the filling. She said that should do it. About a week later I noticed my gums were sore and bleeding around the tooth and when I flossed, the floss smelled quite bad. I went back yesterday and she adjusted the filling again and said the gum problem was unrelated. I said that it still hurt when I chewed but not as much. Now, when I chew, it still hurts, albeit not anywhere near how bad it was before. The dentist said if it still hurt, Id have to have root canal treatment that would be hard on that tooth.
I'm just after a second opinion if that's ok? I'm a bit unsure what's going on. Is the chewing pain and gum issue related? Ive never had it before, floss twice a day and have started using Corsodyl mouthwash. The dentist said to floss more.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
I'm new to the forum and I'm looking for a bit of advice regarding a problem I'm having with one of my teeth.
About 4 months ago I noticed one of my top molars, second to the back, was hurting. I went to the dentist who did a filling that he said wasn't small but not big. About a day later, I bit into a Chewit sweet and it felt like Mike Tyson had punched me in the face. Instant electric shock feeling. I went back and the dentist adjusted the filling. She said that should do it. About a week later I noticed my gums were sore and bleeding around the tooth and when I flossed, the floss smelled quite bad. I went back yesterday and she adjusted the filling again and said the gum problem was unrelated. I said that it still hurt when I chewed but not as much. Now, when I chew, it still hurts, albeit not anywhere near how bad it was before. The dentist said if it still hurt, Id have to have root canal treatment that would be hard on that tooth.
I'm just after a second opinion if that's ok? I'm a bit unsure what's going on. Is the chewing pain and gum issue related? Ive never had it before, floss twice a day and have started using Corsodyl mouthwash. The dentist said to floss more.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks