Tooth Fracture?

[~elizabeth~]

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Having had quite bad pain and sensitivity in a tooth for months, my dentist finally found the cause yesterday - there is a hairline fracture caused by a large amalgum filling (apparently the metal expands and contracts which causes the remaining enamel to break).

My dentist didn't seem to think there was much she could do, other than replace the filling with an amalgum that doesn't expand. Having looked into it, it seems the usual thing is to make a crown. :unsure:

Has anyone else had a similar experience? I'm worried as all my molars have horribly large amalgum fillings in, thanks to the very overzealous dentist I had in my teens :rant:

 

[hellybobs]

I had a tooth taken out last week because of the same problem.

My usual dentist was on holiday and I had to see someone else in the practice and as lovely as she is, she got very giddy with the filling and fractured my tooth in the process.

I knew something was wrong but waited for my dentist to come back and he confirmed what was wrong.

I had the option to have a full root canal and make good the tooth or have it pulled...

I have one tooth less now.

 

[~elizabeth~]

>_< :angry: It seems some dentists cause more problems than they cure. :rant: Will you have anything done to fill the gap? :unsure:

 

[hellybobs]

I have that many gaps now, I might have to think about getting a plate.

 

[Hilary & Hounds]

I've had all my amalgam fillings replaced with white stuff - no metal. One tooth was so degraded that it's capped with gold. It's near the back of my mouth so it's not obvious. I've also had 2 root canals, one of which left me with an infection. Antibiotics soon cleared that up but I can't say that the experience was pleasant. :blink: I hate the dentist!

Nothing really relevant to your problem Elizabeth but I wanted to offer support. :huggles:

 

[wild whippies]

Ok it's Saturday, who's in the mood for talking shop?? Tony?? Michelle?

 

[michelle]

Ok it's Saturday, who's in the mood for talking shop?? Tony?? Michelle?

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ahhhhhhhh....still technically on holiday till monday morn :cheers: :lol:

elizabeth...i would have thought that a crown or an inlay of some sort (gold or ceramic ) would be the better option for you, you will be biting on the crown/inlay not the tooth (that will be protected underneath).

cost wise they are quite a bit more expensive than an amalgam filling especially if you are at a private surgery...but obviously your dentist will be able to advise you for the best....hopefully :thumbsup:

 

[~elizabeth~]

:cheers: Thanks for that - it confirms my suspicion that I might be wise to get a second opinion. (I wasn't terribly encouraged by the fact that the second dentist disagreed with his colleague about whether there was something wrong with the 'pulp' of the tooth in the x-ray either.)

Would it be wise to consider having the other large amalgum fillings replaced before they cause similar problems, or would it be as well to leave them alone in case their removal causes fractures in itself? :unsure:

Sounds like you've had quite a bad time with yours Hilary :huggles:

 

[Happy Humber]

I had a root break and had the tooth pulled as it was going to cost £5oo for a root canal. I was offerd an implant though at around £2000 (w00t)

 

[wild whippies]

Leave them well alone! I had all mine removed and it caused all kinds of problems, if they ain't giving you gyp, leave them be. :thumbsup:

Back to the :cheers: