Filling
From a dental perspective, "filling" is an umbrella term used to describe putting material into or onto a tooth. This may be due to a cavity (decay), fracture/crack, excessive wear, or for cosmetic purposes. The 2 main types of materials used now for fillings are amalgam (metal), and composite resins (tooth colored). Other materials can be used as well, including gold and porcelain.
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A 38-year old asked:
My filling is loose! please help?
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When can you eat after a filling?
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What is the most filling food ever?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can you get 9 fillings done at once?
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A 35-year old asked:
What are composite fillings used for?
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A 32-year old asked:
What should I do for a broken filling?
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A 31-year old asked:
When would fillings need to be replaced?
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A 34-year old asked:
My fillings are coming out. Is this bad?
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A 39-year old asked:
Are fillings and crowns one and the same?
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A 44-year old asked:
What medicine can I take after a filling?
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A 39-year old asked:
How long does it take to put in a filling?
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A 43-year old asked:
As soon as pulp exposed do I need a filling?
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A 48-year old asked:
My fillings came out today, what should I do?
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A 40-year old asked:
How often should composite fillings be replaced?
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A 47-year old asked:
Can i get my composite fillings removed at home?
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A 48-year old asked:
Are redone fillings supposed to hurt for a while?
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A 28-year old female asked:
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: filling?
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A 33-year old asked:
Please tell me what to do when a filling pops out?
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A 46-year old asked:
Are there any dangers to getting too many fillings?
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A 42-year old asked:
What can be done to stay calm when getting fillings?
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A 26-year old female asked:
My temporary filling is really hurting what can I do?
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A 48-year old asked:
How much pain is expected from getting a filling done?
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A 36-year old asked:
How long should you wait to eat after having fillings?
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A 36-year old asked:
I think I have a wobbly bonded filling, what should I do?
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A 38-year old asked:
Please tell me if I have to pay for a filling adjustment?
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A 44-year old asked:
How soon can you eat after getting white composit fillings?
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A male asked:
How long should I wait to exercise after getting a fillings ?
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A 31-year old asked:
How to know if i need to get an injection for a small filling?
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A 49-year old asked:
Could i lose a piece of a filling without losing the whole thing?
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