{"id":1265,"date":"2020-12-31T11:24:04","date_gmt":"2020-12-31T16:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=1265"},"modified":"2021-01-05T11:24:39","modified_gmt":"2021-01-05T16:24:39","slug":"composite-filling-still-sensitive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/composite-filling-still-sensitive\/","title":{"rendered":"My composite filling is still sensitive"},"content":{"rendered":"

My upper right first molar is sensitive after my dentist placed a small composite filling. He did the filling so that I could get teeth whitening without sensitivity in the small cavity. I’ve been back to my dentist several times. He checked for a crack, adjusted by bite, and said he still thinks my bite is off. He recommends a root canal and a crown if the pain persists. I asked my dentist to redo the filling before doing a root canal. He says that the filling is not the problem because composite forms an excellent bond with the tooth. I’m in my second year with this dentist, but if I need to switch to someone who will replace the filling, I will. Is it likely that I need a root canal? Is there information I can give my dentist to convince him to replace the filling? I just want to keep things moving so I can complete teeth whitening. Thank you. Kamrin<\/p>\n

Kamrin,<\/p>\n

No, it isn’t likely that you need a root canal. What is more likely is that your dentist does not want to replace the filling. Root canal and a crown will cost nearly $2000, but your dentist must replace it at no cost if the filling is the problem. Unfortunately, it makes us wonder if the dentist is concerned about your oral health.<\/p>\n

Correcting a Sensitive Small Composite Filling<\/h2>\n

Although we do not think you will be able to persuade your dentist, you can mention online research on this website and an article on mynewsmile.com about tooth sensitivity after a filling. There are two ways to correct the situation:<\/p>\n