Hi Stacy,
If the dentist were to redo the filling at this time, he would not charge you again. It is not unusual for a conventional dentist to refer out to an endodontist without any hesitation because they usually are of the mindset that root canals are just a "tooth" issue. They don't think past that.
A night guard can help put the jaw at rest when you sleep. But it has to be made to fit properly over your bite.
I would hold off on using the electric toothbrush on that tooth until it has completely calmed down and stayed calm for a few weeks.
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by Stacy_11
Hi Bryanna-
Yes, It was a digital Xray.
I forget if I was reclined or sitting up when he checked my bite...probably reclined. 
I definitely do not want a root canal, nor do I want to see the endodontist.
I think he passed me off as he knows my dental insurance was up at then end of June. Honestly.
I do not think I am clenching...but in case I am and not realizing it, could a night guard hurt?
Also, is it ok to use the sonic care TB on that tooth?
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