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Can eating a gummy sticky chew dislodge filling? i got the filling last year and its a white filling.
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Absolutely: Especially the way cavity preparations are shaped today as compared to the silver filling era. If you think you have a loose or missing filling it is very important that you see your Dentist ASAP to prevent decay in the prepared area, and to prevent tipping/drifting of teeth.
Answered 8/8/2018
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