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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just got my first filling (redo of an old filling) in 20 years.

It's been aching for a solid week now. Not pain, just a dull pain of 1-2 with air sensitivity. This means I need to take ibuprofen and even this small amount of pain is exhausting.

I had a new dentist who is pretty new. Excellent ivy league credentials, but new at dentistry comparatively.

1. Should I go back and have him fix? I've read it could be bite [b]but my bite feels the same.[/b]

2. Should I go back and have the elder owner dentist look and fix?

3. Should I go to our "old" dentist who is a woman (not that it matters) and never found cavities on my teeth for 10 years. She filled my kids' cavities though and no complaints. Should I track her down?

Thanks for your gut instincts on this! I need to stop ruminating and call tomorrow. [/quote]
Even a slight high point could throw off your bite, leading to pain. It's best to see the dds who did the filling. If it's the bite, it's a simple fix. They may take an xray if the bite is ok. It's also possible that the work irritated a nerve or tendons in your jaw. Best to have it evaluated and try not to worry as it's likely ok.[/quote]

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