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I got a root canal treatment done two years back in 2005 October. Everything was okay till I developed a cavity in the tooth behind the crown. I showed it to the doctor he filled it with composite filling(white one). It was okay for three months then again I developed sensitivty to cold water and wet back to him. There two other doctors there who advised him to do a temporary filling on top of medicinal filling first and cal me again. But he went disagreed with them and did silver filling on top of medicinal filling. After a month I have again developed sensitivity to cold water. While he had drilled I had felt a lot of pain towards the end which he had said tooth will regenarate on top or something and will go away on its own. I am scared now and do not want to go back to him. why this has happened? should I change the doctor?
Hi Manisha
He should have put in a temporary filling with a medicated dressing underneath first as the other dentists advised him to do. This would most likely have cured your problem.
You have obviously lost confidence in him so just find yourself another dentist. Ask friends/colleagues for a recommendation as to who they use.
Regards
Tony Appleton
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Expertise
I am an experienced general dental practitioner in private dental practice. I have worked for the past 25 or so years in the UK, and own a busy practice in Stratford upon Avon, Stratford Dental. From early 2012 my wife and I moved to Canberra, Australia, where I have taken up the position of Lead Dentist in a large city-centre practice. I will happily answer questions related to general practice, and have interests in endodontics (root canal), dental implants, CEREC/E4D cad-cam dentistry and cosmetic dentistry.
Experience
I have been a general dental practitioner for over 25 years, working initially under the NHS, but since 2001 have been solely in private practice. I run a busy practice with my wife, Lisa, who is also a dentist. I have also been closely involved in the training of young dentists, and have lectured to dentists on a variety of subjects, both clinical and managerial, related to general dental practice.
Organizations
British Dental Association
Publications
British Dental Journal
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Education/Credentials
BDS Sheffield 1986 DPDS Bristol 2001
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