Dental question

[Mojooo]

A question for the dentists...

I have had a filling on tooth uppar molar - tooth 3.

The problem is that it seems to have affected my bite.

The dentist has used his blue paper to ensure the teeth fit together properly but the problem seems to be the new filling 'sticks out' more than the old one - this means the left side of my teeth join together before the right side. Now previously I am sure they were balanced or the right side dominated. Whatever it was I preffered what I had before, even if the right side does dominate.

Although what I have now is not painful it is irritating.

Now as the blue paper test seems to be OK, does anyone what this problem is actually called so I can describe it to the dentist when I go back?

I think he needs to drill away more of the filling so that it does not connect with the lower tooth as soon /quicker than the others. But as his blue paper does not indicate any high spots he might be reluctant.

[MacGee]

Premature contact.....should get it across!

[Mojooo]

Thanks

What does the blue paper actually do (while I am here).

And if the blue paper doesn't solve the problem how will he ensure he gets it right?

Preusmably different peoples teeth connect in different ways - how will he find the 'right spot' for me again?

[MacGee]

the blue is inked paper which will leave the stain on the area which contacts between the upper and lower teeth. So and early contact will reveal itself as a large single spot instead of lots of small ones which would be were all the teeth touch. some paper is better than others at showing this. Its gotta be dry to leave the ink too. Can sometimes be diff to see. Also best to do it while patient is sitting upright as your bite is different whilst lying flat. Driller may think of something else. But do go back and ask dentist to double check...If he lies you back I'd just say it feels better sitting up as your back hurts...this wont offend him/her!