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Should I Be Worried For A Fallen Off Filling Leading To Decay?
Hello, the other day I noticed a filling had fallen out, from what I know was a filling, after I noticed, it felt like a piece of food was stuck where the filling was so when I got home, I brushed and flossed and noticed the piece of food was still there so now I m beginning to think it s the nerve or some type of decay. I just wanted your opinion from what information I gave you. I made a dentist appointment with my local dentist but I rather know now what it could be as it makes me wonder let alone, worries me before my appointment. Thanks you, Chris
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The food lodgement can be because of the fractured filing or restoration. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it filled. Do not delay, if you leave it like that, because the decay might spread deeper and later it can not be treated with normal filling.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The food lodgement can be because of the fractured filing or restoration. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it filled. Do not delay, if you leave it like that, because the decay might spread deeper and later it can not be treated with normal filling.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Hello,
You have done the right thing by making an appointment with your dentist. A broken tooth will need treatment. Treatment will depend on how much of the tooth is broken. Your tooth will require a restoration. Your dentist will suggest an x-ray to evaluate the extent of tooth loss and the health of the root of your tooth. An untreated broken tooth will usually continue to decay and can risk becoming infected. Avoid chewing on the broken tooth. Stay away from extreme temperatures.
You may be able to place a filling in the tooth. A crown or onlay will be recommended if a large section of the tooth is missing. If the nerve has been damaged, a root canal will be recommended before restoring the tooth.
There may be additional options depending on your diagnosis and your dentist will provide you details and options after a clinical exam.
Thank you and I hope you feel better soon.
You have done the right thing by making an appointment with your dentist. A broken tooth will need treatment. Treatment will depend on how much of the tooth is broken. Your tooth will require a restoration. Your dentist will suggest an x-ray to evaluate the extent of tooth loss and the health of the root of your tooth. An untreated broken tooth will usually continue to decay and can risk becoming infected. Avoid chewing on the broken tooth. Stay away from extreme temperatures.
You may be able to place a filling in the tooth. A crown or onlay will be recommended if a large section of the tooth is missing. If the nerve has been damaged, a root canal will be recommended before restoring the tooth.
There may be additional options depending on your diagnosis and your dentist will provide you details and options after a clinical exam.
Thank you and I hope you feel better soon.
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