My dentist said one patient who had fillings removed had her lichen planus go 
away.  I have two more small fillings, but I worry about the anesthetic 
injections (possible long term side effects) and also having to drill into 
teeth (which could take even more away and weaken them further?)  Having the 
large one removed over a year ago (and now even the entire tooth) has done 
nothing to improve my aches and pains.  

Pat