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Is The Pain In The Molar And Headache Due To Gold Filling?
My wisdom tooth has cavities and my dentist suggested that i have it extracted. But due to financial problems i havent been able to go back. Also my lower molar has gold filling and it has t hurt for more than 10 years. But now its starting to hurt. I was informed that gold filings last forever. Is the pain because of it or because of the wisdom tooth? Im also having headaches everyday. Is it because of the tooth or something else?
Mon, 9 Jun 2014
Hello,
In my opinion you need a dental exam to determine the source of your discomfort. Decay will get larger with time and can cause an infection. The spread of an infection can make other teeth hurt. All fillings will wear and decay can get underneath. Pressure sensitivity can indicate a problematic tooth. Infected teeth can rise and cause a change in how you bite. This could give you a headache.
In my opinion you need a dental exam to determine the source of your discomfort. Decay will get larger with time and can cause an infection. The spread of an infection can make other teeth hurt. All fillings will wear and decay can get underneath. Pressure sensitivity can indicate a problematic tooth. Infected teeth can rise and cause a change in how you bite. This could give you a headache.
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