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Was wondering if my temp filling i put in the hole is on top of or touching my amalgam (silver/mercury) fillings?
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Temp. Fix : That is ok tell you see a dentist to restore that tooth properly, sounds like you have a cavity next to or under an amalgam filling, haste to be fixed before it turns into roost canal treatment to that tooth...
Answered 12/14/2013
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No worry: Just be sure to contact your dentist to have a temporary filling replaced with a permanent one. Take care.
Answered 8/4/2014
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