Pain in fillings after more than a week?

My husband and I both got some old fillings replaced over a week ago. He is having pain in all the new fillings when he eats/drinks anything cold or hot. It is very severe and throbs especially after he drinks something really cold. When I eat anything cool/cold, I am getting a dull sort of ache--nothing as bad as him. I've called the dentist and he suggested that our bite from our fillings may need to be adjusted. Is this normal?

Pain in fillings after more than a week?
I've had quite a few fillings over my 69 years, and I don't recall having them hurt like you describe. You'd better go back in and have a serious talk with your dentist.
Reply:They're metal fillings right? Some people don't mix well with those types of fillings because the metal tends to contract and expand with cold/hot temperatures. They make the tooth weaker and way more sensitive, because the contracting/expanding is taking a toll on your tooth. Is itnormal... well, it's definitely not unheard of, and it happens frequently, but maybe you should ask your dentist about composite resin fillings.
Reply:Yes, it's normal to need to have the bite adjusted, when your gums are numb sometimes you don't bite down like you usually would and that makes the filling not quite right..