What happens when my filling in my tooth falls out

Question 1

What should one do when a tooth filling falls out?

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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 consu... Read More

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Temporary: You can purchase temporary dental filling material at just about any pharmacy or walmart or target. You will also need to call your dentist to examin... Read More

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Temp: The best choice is to se a dentist. If you cannot, as a temporary measure et a temporary filling art a drug store.

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Question 2

If a piece of tooth falls off of a tooth with a filling after eating something does that mean something was wrong with the tooth?

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Fillings can reduce the solidity/structure of a tooth and chewing can bring forces to the tooth that will cause a crack/fracture Once the crack occurs... Read More

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Yes, it means the tooth structure is somehow compromised either by decay or a fracture. See your local dentist.

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It means the remaining tooth material is compromised. Fractures can be caused by the enamel being undermined by decay, large restorations, trauma, eat... Read More

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Question 3

What should i do if a filling falls out? i had what i thought was a piece of tooth crack off, but now that i look at it i think it's a porcelain filling. there's no pain, and i have an appointment with my dentist in three weeks. would it be okay to wait u

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No : No reason to wait as absence of pain is not always an indication of absence of a problem. Call!

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It : It is hard to figure out from your description if it is a crown that broke or the tooth itself... Call your dentist and have him help you make the rig... Read More

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If : If the crack is significant and the sharp edges is irritating your tongue or cheek, it is wise not to wait till your next appointment in three weeks. ... Read More

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Question 4

Can a composite filling in my tooth fall out?

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Yes.: Any filling can fall out. The main reason for losing a filling is recrrent decay around the filling loosening it and causing it to fall out when it i... Read More

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Question 5

What kind of dental work is needed for a filling falling out and tooth above and around the filling breaking off?

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Possibly: A root canal but more than likely a crown as well.

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Question 6

Had a very small piece of filling fall off during flossing. no pain or holes i can see/feel on tooth. don't know when i can see the dentist. ?

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Probably not serious: Probably not serious but it's recommended you see your DDS when convenient- Keep it clean!

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Question 7

My 3 year old needs 3 tooth fillings.i'm leary about procedures with her that little.wont the teeth fall out anyway orcan i wait until she gets older?

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Complex issue: You might assume these are throw away teeth and fillings are a waste.However,a baby's dental health plays into her overall health.First, the baby teet... Read More

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Question 8

I just had a cavity filled that was really close to a nerve. i could feel my tooth hurting during the procedure and evenafter that. the filling is moving and is falling out. is itnormal?

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Yes: It depends on the pain deep or any filling could have sensitivity to cold or hot but should go away within seconds after swallow if it lingers for a m... Read More

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Question 9

Is it more likely for fillings in baby teeth to fall out just prior to child shedding tooth?

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Depends: If the tooth resorbs on an angle, some of the retention form holding the filling may be lost leading to the filling coming out, but normally the tooth... Read More

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Question 10

My dentist placed biodentine as temporary filling. days after, it hurts. it's like my tooth will fall. what will i do?do i need to undergo root canal?

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Possibly: Your dentist will need to re-evaluate that tooth. May need root canal therapy.

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If a piece of tooth falls off of a tooth with a filling after eating something does that mean something was wrong with the tooth?

What should i do if a filling falls out? i had what i thought was a piece of tooth crack off, but now that i look at it i think it's a porcelain filling. there's no pain, and i have an appointment with my dentist in three weeks. would it be okay to wait u

Can a composite filling in my tooth fall out?

What kind of dental work is needed for a filling falling out and tooth above and around the filling breaking off?

Had a very small piece of filling fall off during flossing. no pain or holes i can see/feel on tooth. don't know when i can see the dentist. ?

My 3 year old needs 3 tooth fillings.i'm leary about procedures with her that little.wont the teeth fall out anyway orcan i wait until she gets older?

I just had a cavity filled that was really close to a nerve. i could feel my tooth hurting during the procedure and evenafter that. the filling is moving and is falling out. is itnormal?

Is it more likely for fillings in baby teeth to fall out just prior to child shedding tooth?

My dentist placed biodentine as temporary filling. days after, it hurts. it's like my tooth will fall. what will i do?do i need to undergo root canal?

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