Ow, Ow, Ow... These new fillings hurt...

[TheMightyFavog]

I had to get fillings today.

I got the resin fillings this time.

Dammit, I don't recall the amalgam ones hurting like these.

[crispini]

1. That doesn't sound right.

I don't think fillings should hurt?

[GoddessOfGuinness]

2. Did you get an antibiotic?

It shouldn't hurt. You might ask your dentist for a prescription. Taking care of it now could eliminate the need for more dental work...

[TheMightyFavog]

3. I have to go back on Monday to take care of a couple of cavities on the other side.

Besides, I'm very leary of asking for ABs unless there's proof positive that there is an infection.

Overprescription of ABs is a major problem.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

4. Still, you should tell your dentist about the pain.

It shouldn't hurt.

[Gormy Cuss]

5. Fillings shouldn't hurt. Really.

Did the dentist give you a reason why they would in your case?

[Manifestor_of_Light]

6. Tell the dentist about it. DO NOT get mercury fillings. They are poisonous.

[TheMightyFavog]

7. I got the resin fillings this time around.

I didn't like the way my amalgam fillings were conducting heat and cold.

[MsKandice01]

8. They weren't a replacement of the amalgam ones were they??

I had some resin fillings put in once to replace some old decaying amalgam fillings and they reacted with each other and caused horrible pain. I ended up having to have them all taken out and the amalgam ones put back in. I was NOT pleased.

[TheMightyFavog]

9. No, these were new fillings.

I will admit that these resin fillings don't feel as wierd in my mouth as the amalgam ones did.

[querelle]

10. It Shouldn't Hurt

:wtf:

I had a resin filling done in March and it was fine. I also had old mercury fillings replaced three years ago with resin. Seriously, there should be no pain. See your dentist ASAP.

Q