Lost Filling
Lost Filling
If you lose your filling the first thing you should do if you lose a filling is to call your dental practice and let them know what happened.
Your dental professional will examine and X-ray your tooth to determine your best option.
Many things can contribute to a filling becoming chipped or broken. It can include tooth wear from grinding or clenching to bacteria leaking into the fillings’ margins and causing decay or simply because the filling is old and a replacement is needed.
What Options Are There If Your Filling Falls Out?
- You mat get a new filling
- You may need a root canal, crown or cap
- You may need a tooth extraction
Many things can contribute to a filling becoming chipped or broken. It can include tooth wear from grinding or clenching to bacteria leaking into the fillings’ margins and causing decay or simply because the filling is old and a replacement is needed.
Flossing and brushing every day, after every meal can keep the health of one’s fillings, teeth and gums. A clean environment may assist one in order to avoid more fillings and unsightly stains.
If a filling does fall out unexpectedly, contact your dental professional for repairs. No filling will last forever. That’s why it’s essential to keep up with regular visits with your dental professional. He or she will help determine when is the best time to be proactive and replace a restoration.