United Kingdom (Great Britain)
A 23-year-old female asked:
I had a root canal a week ago and the temp filling has fallen out. the tooth was already broken. am i ok to wait 2 days to see my dentist?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Victor Zeinesanswered
Dentistry 53 years experience
Yes: Just make sure that you keep the area as clean as possible be sure not to eat on that side.
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Dr. Brett Noordaanswered
Dentistry 27 years experience
Be seen ASAP: If the root canal is exposed to saliva, studies have shown it only takes 24 hours for the seal to be lost and possible reinfection to occur. Go see your dentist asap to make sure the root canal is protected.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Endodontics 46 years experience
No: You will not notice it but mouth bacteria are re- infecting things as we speak. Also do not bite w that tooth, to prevent fracturing.
See your dentist, asap.
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Last updated Feb 12, 2014
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