Question 1

my filling is loose! please help?

Accepted Answer

This one issue: That you will need to see the dentist in person for - can't provide much help on line.  Take care.

Question 2

when can you eat after a filling?

Accepted Answer

right away with care: You can eat most things after a filling but should avoid sticky things like hard canday, gummy candy, and hard to chew items like bread.  The adhesion between the filling and the tooth needs some time to mature but will do so in less than 24 hours.  Also you should wait until the anesthetic wears of to prevent filling damage or biting your cheek.

Question 3

what is the most filling food ever?

Accepted Answer

I don't know: Great question for all of us dieters everywhere! i don't know the scientific answer but if you eat a very high fiber cereal like all bran, fiber one, or even raisin bran and then follow it with 8 oz of water, you will get a low calorie, high fiber meal that's very filling!  i promise.

Question 4

can you get 9 fillings done at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many patients like to have as much treatment completed at the visit to minimize the number of visits. It really depends on the size of the fillings and how the restorative dentist schedules his/her patients. Discuss this with the dentist who will be treating you.

Question 5

what are composite fillings used for?

Accepted Answer

Filling teeth: Composites are 'composed' of very small particles of quartz dispersed in a resin material. They are usually hardened by a curing light that is shined upon them.
They are tooth colored...As opposed to amalgam (silver) fillings. They are non-metallic.

Question 6

what should i do for a broken filling?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: As soon as possible to get your tooth repaired. There's nothing else that you can do on your own.

Question 7

when would fillings need to be replaced?

Accepted Answer

When necessary: When they are worn, have defective margins, broken or fractured.  There is no specific life span for fillings.

Question 8

my fillings are coming out. is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes: See your dentist soon and ask about this. Likely decay and overload are causative factors.

Question 9

are fillings and crowns one and the same?

Accepted Answer

No: Fillings are generally made of composites\resins or amalgams and replace part of the tooth. Crowns are made of any number of metals, ceramics or metal\ceramic combinations and cover the entire tooth surface.

Question 10

what medicine can i take after a filling?

Accepted Answer

OTC: If you have some sensitivity or discomfort following a filling, take some otc pain medication such as advil, motrin, aleve, tylenol (acetaminophen) or what you would normally take for a headache. If the discomfort worsens or lasts more than day or so, call your own dentist for advice.

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