What Do I Do If I lose My Filling?

If you had Cavities, there is a good chance you have a filling in order to replace the decayed portion of the tooth that has been damaged by the Cavities. Now, it is possible for the filling to either come loose or fall out after some time.

If your filling falls out, see us as soon as possible. If you don’t, you have run into tooth decay which can occur in the space and can lead to further problems.

In terms of cost, check with your dental insurance plan to see if the cost is covered, but the replacement fillings should cost the same as the original fillings.

What can you do to maintain your fillings so they don’t fall out?

• Brush your teeth twice a day regularly

• Floss your teeth once a day

• See your your Dentist (us) regularly for checkups

• Avoid grinding your teeth. If you do this in your sleep, you could try using a mouth guard

• Avoid chewing hard objects like hard candy or nuts or simply be careful

• See us if your filling area becomes sensitive to heat, cold or you experience any pain

Fillings can last a long time, but it is possible for them to fall out. If it does happen…you know what to do :)