What to do if you have a problem with a new filling.
Do not ignore it. In most cases a simple adjustment can be made to completely resolve the problem. Some times when a patient is anesthetized (numb) their bite changes. When the dentist checks the occlusion (bite), everything looks ok but it really isn’t. Once the anesthesia wears off and the patient has a meal, the discomfort begins because of interference between the teeth. I see this occur from time to time and the fix is simple and painless. Occasionally a patient may wait to “tough it out”. This may lead to nerve damage in the tooth and result to greater negative consequences.