Tom, I have a question about this tooth.... you said the cavity was small and even forgot she filled this tooth. How then could it be that it abscessed so quickly after the filling was done? Did she tell you the cavity was deep or that she uncovered a pulpal exposure while drilling? Did she just patch up the tooth and tell you that it was not in good health?

Bryanna, I am confused on exactly what is going on. When I was in the office the first week of August for regular cleaning she noticed I had a small cavity in number 24 and another one on top. I had forgot which one they did do but after the visit yesterday she told me she did put a small filling on #24.

I was a little nervous about even getting any filled because I take good care of my teeth and this took me by surprise. She never mentioned anything to me about uncovering a pulpal, she just sort of patched it up I guess ? I think when she opened it up to fill it the problem started.

I know when I would eat the next few days it seems like several of my teeth were sore which I found to be odd. The pain went away until this past Thursday night and then number 24 started hurting all of sudden. I have no pain in it now but for some reason I run a slight fever last night and the night before. Not much, just enough to make me feel bad.

I am waiting on a call from them now. They said they can pull that tooth and do a bridge the same day, of course with temps. Is this possible ? I would think I should wait until the tooth heals before a bridge process is started.

They can pull the tooth at 3:30 tomorrow or do the bridge at 1:30 which was originally supposed to set up to do the root canal. I am at lost on what to do. I got today to think about this but I sure want to feel better soon. Thanks again for your support here. I will get back to you on what happens. Tom