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A member asked:
When u get fillings can you brush your teeth?
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Absolutely: Your dentist may want you to wait an hour or so, but gentle thorough cleaning is to be recommended.
Answered 9/25/2013
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Good oral,hygiene: Definitely. Keep brushing and flossing to make your fillings last as long as possible.
Answered 9/25/2013
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