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Could i lose a piece of a filling without losing the whole thing?
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Yes: Sometimes a tooth colored bonding can be 'patched up' but often the entire filling has to be redone. The same holds true for an amalgam filling. In most cases, it's best to replace the entire filling or consider another more permanent option when it occurs often or becomes problematic.
Answered 8/18/2013
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Definitely yes: Constant assault from eating and drinking, or stress from clenching or grinding, eventually may cause a dental filling to partially break or fail. It is very easy to fix. See your dentist for examination, x-rays and treatment.
Answered 8/5/2014
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