The most common side effect following a dental filling placement is general tooth sensitivity for anywhere between two to four weeks.
Amalgam fillings specifically contain mercury and in very rare cases, some patients have an allergic reaction to them.
If you experience an allergic reaction to your filling, have unbearable sensitivity, or have sensitivity that lasts more than a few weeks, contact our office at (541) 482-7771 or fill out our contact form to make an appointment with Dr. Burneson as soon as possible.