Question 1

how long will a temporary tooth filling last?

Accepted Answer

It depends: The need for a temporary filling may stem from a small chip or a much more substantial loss of part of a tooth, or even from an opening that a dentist may make.  There is a very wide choice of materials for temporary fillings.  Some are soft and meant to be easily removed.  Others may last a very long time (up to or beyond a year).  The answer depends on a combination of these factors.

Question 2

do you think it could be ok to use araldite glue as a temporary tooth filling?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Dentemp from your local pharmacy would be a better choice. And call a dentist for an appointment to restore the broken tooth. It sounds like it is already in need of restorative care.

Question 3

how long tooth filling hurt?

Accepted Answer

Dental Fillings: Please call the dentist who treated you. The causes of your tooth discomfort along with each patient's individual pain threshold vary too greatly to give you a reasonable answer to your question.

Question 4

what is the safest tooth filling?

Accepted Answer

ADA approved : Any dental material that is approved by American Dental Association has an established record of safety and effectiveness. Both dental amalgams and various alternative materials are considered effective and safe to use. Your dentist will help you to chose the best one for you.

Question 5

i was wondering what the safest tooth filling is?

Accepted Answer

Composite fillings: In the past silver amalgam or gold was the standard of care for fillings. With advances in dentistry, metals have been eliminated.  Amalgam contains mercury which is not healthy.  Gold is not very esthetic.  Composite, tooth-colored, fillings are becoming more of the standard.  Porcelain is also used for fillings.

Question 6

what should one do when a tooth filling falls out?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Immediately, most likely way to prevent a root canal.  But if you wait too long you might need the root canal. Filling much less costly and time consuming for the patient.

Question 7

white tooth filling turned black. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked out: It could be staining, a deteriorating filling, decay under and\or around the existing filling or perhaps new decay. See your dentist to find out which one it is.

Question 8

is it normal to have an uneven bite after a tooth filling?

Accepted Answer

NO! Нет! לא !: ABSOLUTELY NO!!!     Go back to the dentist ( hopefully - you do not need to cross the border ...) and get the bite adjusted!   It should feel COMPLETELY NORMAL. Like before you had the filling done

Question 9

whys my tooth sensitive after a tooth filling a year later?

Accepted Answer

: If the restoration is very deep it is possible that the nerve is irreversibly inflamed. The tooth may also have a fracture. If it is not sensitive to cold food, but hurts when you bite down on it, the tooth is most likely non-vital and will need root canal therapy. Have your dentist evaluate it.

Question 10

is it normal to experience sudden pain after a tooth filling?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: you should not have any pain from the tooth itself after a successful filling. Pain from hot, cold, sweet, ouch or pressure should not continue after the filling. Spontaneous pain should not happen neither. It could indicate some unexpected side effect especially if the dental caries were too close to the nerve. You should ask your dentist, you may need additional treatment or adjustments.

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