The worst nightmare - Dental Health Message Board

kellybelly99 · 11-06-2001, 09:52 AM

Well, I went ahead and did some work because I thought the silver fillings were bad for my lips because I can't figure out what is wrong with them. I had 5 white fillings done and 1 crown with a new dentist because my old one didn't do white fillings. I went to see my old one because they were causing me discomfort, and he said that they were done horrible! He needs to redo all of them, in gold which is a fortune, but I would like to have teeth! He said he drilled so deep that I may have to have up to 3 root canals! I am so upset that I can't even see straight! Has anyone ever heard of having 3? I am going today at 1:00. I'm so scared and upset. What should I do? I HATE this other dentist and told his receptionist that I won't be back and I have to have them all redone. I want to sue him so bad for ruining my mouth! Is my mouth ruined now?

rhody · 11-06-2001, 10:00 PM

Kellybelly,

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Can you see a number of "cosmetic" dentists for a consultation, for them to help you understand this better? Can you find out what was wrong, before making a decision? If it was done horrible, do you know why it was horrible?

It's best in everything to find out all the facts first in detail. Do you have a friend or someone you know that could help you with all of this? It's hard for us on the internet to really know what to do or which dentist to believe. Again, sorry to hear about that.

Debbie46 · 11-07-2001, 08:13 AM

Hi, Kelly. Your post made me so sad. I hope you can get your problems resolved, without having to suffer too much. Reading your post brought to mind something I had to learn the hard way, myself: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. After you get these problems worked out, never let a dentist perform work on your teeth that you are not absolutely sure you need. In your case, you wanted the white fillings; so the dentist you went to was only doing as you requested him to. I also went through an experience with a molar of mine. After having it filled (which I now know he put a very deep filling in)in 1974; that tooth caused me great pain for years. Only now is it starting to feel better, thank God. But I had to have root canals done, an Apio, crown, etc...on it. BUT, you may not need the root canals done for a long time. I have other teeth with deep fillings in them; and so far, these teeth haven't died. I have had dentists tell me that several of my teeth could just die any any time; but they might also be fine for years. This one molar of mine has given me the most trouble. So don't depair; just try and take it as it comes. Don't stress out over maybe needing root canals down the line..don't borrow trouble. I now am very cautious about my teeth. I have crowns that don't look great in my mouth, but as long as they aren't bothering me, I will leave them alone. To me, it isn't worth the risk; having a dentist remove fillings, and put new, different ones in. But now you know....good luck to you, Kelly. Please let us know how you're doing.

rhody · 11-07-2001, 11:31 AM

Kellybelly,

I had some more comments and questions. As the other person has said, I feel really sad for you too.

What type of discomfort are you feeling? When I had my white fillings put in, I had some sensitivity to hot and cold liquids shortly afterwards. But all that slowly passed, within a few months. Now, I have no discomfort whatsoever.

Also, if your old dentist doesn't put in white fillings, how does he or she know that they are horrible? Maybe everything is really fine. With all that dental work done in a short time, I would think that it could be discomforting with any type of procedure done on your teeth. Maybe you just need some time....

If you are still having problems, would you be able to see a "cosmetic" dentist that is an expert at this type of dental restoration? I think that you need someone who is the best at this type of work, not just comments from a dentist that doesn't have enough experience with that speciality.

I hope that you are feeling better....

kellybelly99 · 11-09-2001, 06:43 AM

I have been having toothaches and headaches since the teeth were filled. I just assumed it was because they were new and I was going to give it time. After I got the fillings, I asked my dentist if I will be in pain, and he was like, no, youll feel so much better! When my other dentist, and the root canal dr. (forgot the name of those) looked at the new fillings, they said they were all very close to the root, and the one that I had the crown put on was right on the root. Now I'm in pain and beating myself up over it. I'm so scared and worried about my teeth and what will happen to them. I was going to the dentist every 6 months and taking good care of them. I don't know how decay happens underneath a filling like that. I just wonder if it has anything to do with my metal allergy. When I removed the first 4, I did see a major change with my lips. The last 2 I didn't notice. I still have 3 on the left side, and my lower lip is now a little more swollen on the left. Very weird.