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Tooth filling bite off

Kitty Galore — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:55:37 GMT

had a filling replaced 3 weeks ago , actually it was suppose to be quick as it was a very small filling . This a new dentist where Ive been going , she was very nice , but I have to wonder if she knows what she's doing. My bite is so off everytime I eat the tooth next to it hurts and so does my jaw. Teeth on the other side of my mouth also hurt off and on. It's effecting my whole mouth . She has attempted to fix it twice with that bite paper they use to no avail . Her assistant who I guess thinks of herself as more then an assistant told her she felt the tooth above it needed to be filled down some as it was the problem. And she did it ! I had the feeling that was not the issue , but I didn't say anything , I mean how can you as one figures the dentist should know.

i would like to continue going to this practice for my cleanings, it's close and convenient they other practice is 45 minutes away. Plus I like the hygienist. but feel I should have a second opinion and go to a dentist thst did work at this practice he opened his own practice in January . He had filled a tooth for me once and did a great job , no issues whatsoever. Bite perfect afterwards. Also removed a wisdom tooth that was totally painless and quick , he's very good and caring.

dilemma is the dental hygienist that works for the dentist I'm having an issue with works at the other new practice once a week and so does the office manager . Why I don't know. It will be known I went there . I realize I have a right to go wherever I like I just feel conflicted . I dont feel I should give her another chance to make things worse even though I guess patients are expected to go to who did the work .

anyone have an issue with there dentist in this way ? And what was your outcome .

Re: Tooth filling bite off

rockygems123 — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:57:31 GMT

@Kitty Galore

I think you need to get a 2nd opinion and continue to go to the dentist that you believe gives you the best care.

You are your best advocate.

Re: Tooth filling bite off

BalletBabe — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:29 GMT

@Kitty Galore wrote:
had a filling replaced 3 weeks ago , actually it was suppose to be quick as it was a very small filling . This a new dentist where Ive been going , she was very nice , but I have to wonder if she knows what she's doing. My bite is so off everytime I eat the tooth next to it hurts and so does my jaw. Teeth on the other side of my mouth also hurt off and on. It's effecting my whole mouth . She has attempted to fix it twice with that bite paper they use to no avail . Her assistant who I guess thinks of herself as more then an assistant told her she felt the tooth above it needed to be filled down some as it was the problem. And she did it ! I had the feeling that was not the issue , but I didn't say anything , I mean how can you as one figures the dentist should know.

i would like to continue going to this practice for my cleanings, it's close and convenient they other practice is 45 minutes away. Plus I like the hygienist. but feel I should have a second opinion and go to a dentist thst did work at this practice he opened his own practice in January . He had filled a tooth for me once and did a great job , no issues whatsoever. Bite perfect afterwards. Also removed a wisdom tooth that was totally painless and quick , he's very good and caring.

dilemma is the dental hygienist that works for the dentist I'm having an issue with works at the other new practice once a week and so does the office manager . Why I don't know. It will be known I went there . I realize I have a right to go wherever I like I just feel conflicted . I dont feel I should give her another chance to make things worse even though I guess patients are expected to go to who did the work .

anyone have an issue with there dentist in this way ? And what was your outcome .

@Kitty Galore If the bite is off you need another opinion. It will cause you ,more problems down the road. When you say new Dentist do you mean young as in just out of school or just a new one in the area?

Re: Tooth filling bite off

JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:05:15 GMT

BTDT

Mine started last fall. I had a crown procedure done. Everything looked good but I couldn't tell 100% since I was numbed up. I ended back in the chair for a bite adjustment twice. Then new discomfort began and I felt movement but I didn't want to overreact. I went in for another look and X-ray showed the tooth under the crown was cracked. I had it extracted and a bone graft done, and I'm in the implant process.

Re: Tooth filling bite off

Kitty Galore — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:55:15 GMT

@BalletBabe wrote:
@Kitty Galore wrote:
had a filling replaced 3 weeks ago , actually it was suppose to be quick as it was a very small filling . This a new dentist where Ive been going , she was very nice , but I have to wonder if she knows what she's doing. My bite is so off everytime I eat the tooth next to it hurts and so does my jaw. Teeth on the other side of my mouth also hurt off and on. It's effecting my whole mouth . She has attempted to fix it twice with that bite paper they use to no avail . Her assistant who I guess thinks of herself as more then an assistant told her she felt the tooth above it needed to be filled down some as it was the problem. And she did it ! I had the feeling that was not the issue , but I didn't say anything , I mean how can you as one figures the dentist should know.

i would like to continue going to this practice for my cleanings, it's close and convenient they other practice is 45 minutes away. Plus I like the hygienist. but feel I should have a second opinion and go to a dentist thst did work at this practice he opened his own practice in January . He had filled a tooth for me once and did a great job , no issues whatsoever. Bite perfect afterwards. Also removed a wisdom tooth that was totally painless and quick , he's very good and caring.

dilemma is the dental hygienist that works for the dentist I'm having an issue with works at the other new practice once a week and so does the office manager . Why I don't know. It will be known I went there . I realize I have a right to go wherever I like I just feel conflicted . I dont feel I should give her another chance to make things worse even though I guess patients are expected to go to who did the work .

anyone have an issue with there dentist in this way ? And what was your outcome .
@Kitty Galore If the bite is off you need another opinion. It will cause you ,more problems down the road. When you say new Dentist do you mean young as in just out of school or just a new one in the area?

@BalletBabe He is young , graduated in 2021.

Re: Tooth filling bite off

Kitty Galore — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:59:41 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
BTDT

Mine started last fall. I had a crown procedure done. Everything looked good but I couldn't tell 100% since I was numbed up. I ended back in the chair for a bite adjustment twice. Then new discomfort began and I felt movement but I didn't want to overreact. I went in for another look and X-ray showed the tooth under the crown was cracked. I had it extracted and a bone graft done, and I'm in the implant process.

@JeanLouiseFinch I sure hope there isn't a crack in that tooth next to it as it hurts after eating and never did before . Could be from working on filling that tooth.

good luck with your implant !

Re: Tooth filling bite off

BalletBabe — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:32:56 GMT

@Kitty Galore wrote:
@BalletBabe wrote:
@Kitty Galore wrote:
had a filling replaced 3 weeks ago , actually it was suppose to be quick as it was a very small filling . This a new dentist where Ive been going , she was very nice , but I have to wonder if she knows what she's doing. My bite is so off everytime I eat the tooth next to it hurts and so does my jaw. Teeth on the other side of my mouth also hurt off and on. It's effecting my whole mouth . She has attempted to fix it twice with that bite paper they use to no avail . Her assistant who I guess thinks of herself as more then an assistant told her she felt the tooth above it needed to be filled down some as it was the problem. And she did it ! I had the feeling that was not the issue , but I didn't say anything , I mean how can you as one figures the dentist should know.

i would like to continue going to this practice for my cleanings, it's close and convenient they other practice is 45 minutes away. Plus I like the hygienist. but feel I should have a second opinion and go to a dentist thst did work at this practice he opened his own practice in January . He had filled a tooth for me once and did a great job , no issues whatsoever. Bite perfect afterwards. Also removed a wisdom tooth that was totally painless and quick , he's very good and caring.

dilemma is the dental hygienist that works for the dentist I'm having an issue with works at the other new practice once a week and so does the office manager . Why I don't know. It will be known I went there . I realize I have a right to go wherever I like I just feel conflicted . I dont feel I should give her another chance to make things worse even though I guess patients are expected to go to who did the work .

anyone have an issue with there dentist in this way ? And what was your outcome .
@Kitty Galore If the bite is off you need another opinion. It will cause you ,more problems down the road. When you say new Dentist do you mean young as in just out of school or just a new one in the area?
@BalletBabe He is young , graduated in 2021.

@Kitty Galore Get another opinion then for sure.

Re: Tooth filling bite off

SilleeMee — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:35:32 GMT

After I got implant crowns put in, my bite was not right. So I went back and the dentist did a digital scan of my entire mouth to determine where the imbalanced teeth were located. After the the dentist looked at the scan, the dentist filed some teeth down to correct the bite. I still have some slight bite issues but having that scan really helped figure out which teeth needed to be filed and where on each tooth to file down. It's complicated!

Re: Tooth filling bite off

Kitty Galore — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:09:56 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
After I got implant crowns put in, my bite was not right. So I went back and the dentist did a digital scan of my entire mouth to determine where the imbalanced teeth were located. After the the dentist looked at the scan, the dentist filed some teeth down to correct the bite. I still have some slight bite issues but having that scan really helped figure out which teeth needed to be filed and where on each tooth to file down. It's complicated!

@SilleeMee There sure sounds like the perfect way to locate the problem and what's needed to be done correctly . I am hoping when I go for a second opinion they have this scan . It seems to be a state of the art office from looking at there website.

Re: Tooth filling bite off

Kitty Galore — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:10:45 GMT

@BalletBabe wrote:
@Kitty Galore wrote:
@BalletBabe wrote:
@Kitty Galore wrote:
had a filling replaced 3 weeks ago , actually it was suppose to be quick as it was a very small filling . This a new dentist where Ive been going , she was very nice , but I have to wonder if she knows what she's doing. My bite is so off everytime I eat the tooth next to it hurts and so does my jaw. Teeth on the other side of my mouth also hurt off and on. It's effecting my whole mouth . She has attempted to fix it twice with that bite paper they use to no avail . Her assistant who I guess thinks of herself as more then an assistant told her she felt the tooth above it needed to be filled down some as it was the problem. And she did it ! I had the feeling that was not the issue , but I didn't say anything , I mean how can you as one figures the dentist should know.

i would like to continue going to this practice for my cleanings, it's close and convenient they other practice is 45 minutes away. Plus I like the hygienist. but feel I should have a second opinion and go to a dentist thst did work at this practice he opened his own practice in January . He had filled a tooth for me once and did a great job , no issues whatsoever. Bite perfect afterwards. Also removed a wisdom tooth that was totally painless and quick , he's very good and caring.

dilemma is the dental hygienist that works for the dentist I'm having an issue with works at the other new practice once a week and so does the office manager . Why I don't know. It will be known I went there . I realize I have a right to go wherever I like I just feel conflicted . I dont feel I should give her another chance to make things worse even though I guess patients are expected to go to who did the work .

anyone have an issue with there dentist in this way ? And what was your outcome .
@Kitty Galore If the bite is off you need another opinion. It will cause you ,more problems down the road. When you say new Dentist do you mean young as in just out of school or just a new one in the area?
@BalletBabe He is young , graduated in 2021.
@Kitty Galore Get another opinion then for sure.

@BalletBabe yes I definitely plan to !

Re: Tooth filling bite off

BalletBabe — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:38:27 GMT

@Kitty Galore wrote:
@BalletBabe wrote:
@Kitty Galore wrote:
@BalletBabe wrote:
@Kitty Galore wrote:
had a filling replaced 3 weeks ago , actually it was suppose to be quick as it was a very small filling . This a new dentist where Ive been going , she was very nice , but I have to wonder if she knows what she's doing. My bite is so off everytime I eat the tooth next to it hurts and so does my jaw. Teeth on the other side of my mouth also hurt off and on. It's effecting my whole mouth . She has attempted to fix it twice with that bite paper they use to no avail . Her assistant who I guess thinks of herself as more then an assistant told her she felt the tooth above it needed to be filled down some as it was the problem. And she did it ! I had the feeling that was not the issue , but I didn't say anything , I mean how can you as one figures the dentist should know.

i would like to continue going to this practice for my cleanings, it's close and convenient they other practice is 45 minutes away. Plus I like the hygienist. but feel I should have a second opinion and go to a dentist thst did work at this practice he opened his own practice in January . He had filled a tooth for me once and did a great job , no issues whatsoever. Bite perfect afterwards. Also removed a wisdom tooth that was totally painless and quick , he's very good and caring.

dilemma is the dental hygienist that works for the dentist I'm having an issue with works at the other new practice once a week and so does the office manager . Why I don't know. It will be known I went there . I realize I have a right to go wherever I like I just feel conflicted . I dont feel I should give her another chance to make things worse even though I guess patients are expected to go to who did the work .

anyone have an issue with there dentist in this way ? And what was your outcome .
@Kitty Galore If the bite is off you need another opinion. It will cause you ,more problems down the road. When you say new Dentist do you mean young as in just out of school or just a new one in the area?
@BalletBabe He is young , graduated in 2021.
@Kitty Galore Get another opinion then for sure.
@BalletBabe yes I definitely plan to !

@Kitty Galore Let us know how you make out!

Re: Tooth filling bite off

CalminHeart — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:23 GMT

Speak up at the moment if something seems odd. You are the only one who will protect or take care of you.

Re: Tooth filling bite off

Eileen in Virginia — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:09 GMT

Get a second opinion now. When I was in my early 20's, my bite was off so much from poor dentistry (a man in his 40's, so not young) that I was having migraines. At one point, I was calling in sick so much that my bosses asked me if I was pregnant. Finally, a college friend recommended her family doctor, who thought the cause was a dental problem. When I saw the dentist he recommended, he determined that my bite was off so much that he pulled 2 wisdom teeth to "level the playing field." I started seeing relief in a few weeks. ****** this problem in the bud. Modern dentistry has made great strides since I was young and there's no reason to put up with oral pain or discomfort. Good luck!

Re: Tooth filling bite off

JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:10:04 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:

Speak up at the moment if something seems odd. You are the only one who will protect or take care of you.

Speaking up at the moment isn't always possible. One might not be able to tell until the novacain wears off or when they first try to eat after the procedure.

Re: Tooth filling bite off

Kitty Galore — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:26:26 GMT

@BalletBabe wrote:
@Kitty Galore wrote:
@BalletBabe wrote:
@Kitty Galore wrote:
@BalletBabe wrote:
@Kitty Galore wrote:
had a filling replaced 3 weeks ago , actually it was suppose to be quick as it was a very small filling . This a new dentist where Ive been going , she was very nice , but I have to wonder if she knows what she's doing. My bite is so off everytime I eat the tooth next to it hurts and so does my jaw. Teeth on the other side of my mouth also hurt off and on. It's effecting my whole mouth . She has attempted to fix it twice with that bite paper they use to no avail . Her assistant who I guess thinks of herself as more then an assistant told her she felt the tooth above it needed to be filled down some as it was the problem. And she did it ! I had the feeling that was not the issue , but I didn't say anything , I mean how can you as one figures the dentist should know.

i would like to continue going to this practice for my cleanings, it's close and convenient they other practice is 45 minutes away. Plus I like the hygienist. but feel I should have a second opinion and go to a dentist thst did work at this practice he opened his own practice in January . He had filled a tooth for me once and did a great job , no issues whatsoever. Bite perfect afterwards. Also removed a wisdom tooth that was totally painless and quick , he's very good and caring.

dilemma is the dental hygienist that works for the dentist I'm having  an issue with works at the other new practice once a week and so does the office manager . Why I don't know. It will be known I went there . I realize I have a right to go wherever I like I just feel conflicted . I dont feel I should give her another chance to make things worse even though I guess patients are expected to go to who did the work .

anyone have an issue with there dentist in this way ? And what was your outcome .
@Kitty Galore If the bite is off you need another opinion. It will cause you ,more problems down the road. When you say new Dentist do you mean young as in just out of school or just a new one in the area?
@BalletBabe He is young , graduated in 2021.
@Kitty Galore Get another opinion then for sure.
@BalletBabe yes I definitely plan to !
@Kitty Galore   Let us know how you make out

I will !

Re: Tooth filling bite off

Kitty Galore — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:37:43 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@CalminHeart wrote:

Speak up at the moment if something seems odd. You are the only one who will protect or take care of you.
Speaking up at the moment isn't always possible. One might not be able to tell until the novacain wears off or when they first try to eat after the procedure.

@JeanLouiseFinch That's exactly what happened ! Then after 5 days I knew it was off. Went in the first time . What the issue was she had given me so many injections so that the inside of my check was swollen and folded into the tooth so I was biting it . I was unable to do that bite down, side to side on that paper which I told her . A few days later when the swelling subsided was the second time I went in . She built up the filling telling me that was the problem which did seem better while in the chair , it wasn't though I was still uncomfortable and teeth hurt after eating . That's where I am now.

Re: Tooth filling bite off

Jo1313 — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:37:57 GMT

We don't have a dentist here!

Went to one a few towns over..It was an emergency..They told me a 2 week wait...as soon as I said I was paying cash..I had an appt. 2 hrs. later!..plus CAB fare which was $200 each way...I'll keep crazy glue and pliers close by and do it my self.

Re: Tooth filling bite off

DottieBlue — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:18:59 GMT

Yes, get a second opinion as soon as possible. When your bite is off it can cause all kinds of problems, it can even effect your jaw joint (TMJ).

Good luck and don't give up.

Re: Tooth filling bite off

qbetzforreal — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:21:45 GMT

Sounds like you may need a root canal.

Re: Tooth filling bite off

Kitty Galore — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:47:42 GMT

@qbetzforreal wrote:
Sounds like you may need a root canal.

@qbetzforreal I dont think so the tooth itself isn't painful at all . It's just my bite thats off which causes other teeth to hurt because my teeth aren't fitting together as they should,