A member asked:

Will my fillings come off if i floss?

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Dr. Ragan Faler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Not good ones : If the fillings are intact, then you should not be able to pull them out. They are generally bonded to the tooth. Some silver fillings are mechanically held in by the shape of the cavity prep. Either way, that shouldn't stop you from flossing.

Answered 5/11/2014

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Fillings: Fillings should not come out from tooth brushing or flossing. If they do, it indicates something is loose or broken and it's actually better that they loosened because it alerts you that something is wrong. Too often a tooth can decay or a filling can break and the patient is not aware of it until they have a bigger problem. So the bottom line is floss properly without fear of doing any damage.

Answered 11/14/2018

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Not if intact: A filling will only come loose or fall out when flossing if 1)the filling is damaged, or 2) the tooth is damaged. If so, it's a great reminder to see your Dentist regularly. Dental fillings, lineal other man-made structures, have a finite life span.

Answered 11/14/2018

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

They shouldn't..: ... if there are no problems with them. If you remove a filling while flossing your teeth, you did yourself a favor.. it needed to be replaced anyway.

Answered 5/12/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Flossing shouldn't: be a problem. If filling is done properly, flossing should NOT pull the filling out. Actually, flossing would even help clean the area of normal remaining tooth left between the filling and the periodontal tissue, increasing the life of the filling and protecting the tooth. Take care.

Answered 10/13/2015

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