What should you do if your tooth filling falls out?
If a filling falls out, see your dentist as soon as possible. Waiting too long to get the filling replaced can cause tooth decay and further problems. Keep the area clean until you can see your dentist and try to limit eating or chewing on the affected area.
How much does it cost to replace a filling that fell out?
Composite fillings — $90-$300 (per tooth) Glass Ionomer fillings — $90-$300 (per tooth) Silver amalgam fillings — $50-$200 (per tooth)
Why did my filling fell out?
Fillings fall out for a variety of reasons, most having to do with inevitable, long-term oral changes: Chewing produces a great deal of pressure, which can loosen fillings over time. Saliva may loosen the bonding of the filling over time. Developing decay in the surrounding area may cause a filling to fall out.
What does it look like when a filling falls out?
Common signs that a tooth filling has fallen out: Sensitivity to hot and cold foods. Food is getting stuck where the filling is located. You feel a crack or hole in your tooth. You feel a hard, small object in your mouth after chewing or biting down on something.
How long does replacing a filling take?
This procedure typically takes anywhere from 10 minutes to one hour but, of course, that time will vary depending on the size and location of the cavity. A filling is a common dental procedure that is often used to repair teeth that are chipped or decayed on one, two or three surfaces when damage is mild to moderate.
Why does my filling hurt so bad?
There is a slight chance that an infection has erupted after the filling, causing the discomfort and throbbing pain. Damage to the teeth or the filling may expose nerves and sensitive tissues inside the tooth, triggering tooth sensitivity if exposed to hot or cold beverages.
How do you know if your filling is infected?
Signs and symptoms of a tooth abscess include: Severe, persistent, throbbing toothache that can radiate to the jawbone, neck or ear. Sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures. Sensitivity to the pressure of chewing or biting.
What happens if a filling does not work?
If the seal between the tooth enamel and the filling breaks down, food particles and decay-causing bacteria can work their way under the filling. You then run the risk of developing additional decay in that tooth. Decay that is left untreated can progress to infect the dental pulp and may cause an abscessed tooth.