Don't hesitate to brush your teeth or floss after a filling. Did you know that you don't have to wait to brush your teeth or floss after a dental filling? As long as you brush gently and floss carefully around the tooth, you should be able to keep the area clean as usual.
There is no need to wait to brush your teeth after a dental filling. You can continue brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing once a day.
Roughness. Because your new filling is not comprised of the same bone as your original tooth, you may notice a difference in how it feels. Your new filling might feel rough to your tongue. Follow your regular brushing schedule and your filling will begin to smooth out.
Treat your tooth filling like you would your natural teeth: Don't be shy when brushing or flossing. Clean on and around your restoration like you would if you didn't have one. Brush twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste, floss at least once, and feel free to include an antiseptic mouthwash in your routine.
The tooth-colored dental fillings offered by Dr. Heringer are composed of strong and durable materials. Still, they are susceptible to damage from many of the same forces that threaten the structure of the teeth. Over time, simple wear and tear will break down a dental filling.
Flossing removes the food particles that stick between your teeth that your toothbrush bristles cannot reach. However, there are concerns about flossing for people who have dental fillings. This is because the movement caused by flossing between teeth might dislodge or damage the filling.
There are many signs that your filling may need to be replaced. Some of these include sensitivity to hot or cold food or beverages, an uneven surface, cracking, chipping, or decay around the filling, a broken tooth again, shifting of a tooth's position, or a change in the color of a tooth after it has been filled.
While the majority of cavity fillings stop being sensitive after a day or two, some could take as much as two weeks to feel better. Even then, it may not be a cause for concern. If a cavity was deep or in a location used for heavy chewing, it might take longer to heal.
Some people experience tooth pain or discomfort following a filling. A person's teeth may hurt due to nerve irritation, an allergic reaction, or incorrect bite alignment. Sensitivity after a dental filling is common, and it typically subsides with time.
There is no single number of how many times you can have a filling replaced. Usually, we will stop replacing the dental filling after the hole becomes too large. Once you have more filling material than natural tooth material your tooth no longer holds enough strength.
On average, you can expect a metal filling to last for about 15 years before needing to be replaced, but the length of time can vary based on several factors, such as if you grind or clench your teeth. Tooth-colored fillings are made from a mixture of fine glass and plastic particles.
Debonded Filling
Occasionally, a chemical reaction will occur in the filling that causes it not to bond with your tooth, thus falling out in the days or weeks after being placed in your tooth. This is no fault of the dentist or you and is also easily fixable if you schedule an appointment.
This is a normal occurrence after undergoing oral procedures such as tooth removal or cavity fillings. Sensitivity occurs because the nerves inside the tooth swell after the dental procedure.
Patients are advised to rinse their mouths after a dental filling procedure. There may be debris left behind or food from eating, which can be uncomfortable. Rinsing with salt-water or a gentle mouthwash with no alcohol a few times after a dental filling can be helpful in cleansing the mouth.
Only a professional dentist can accurately diagnose a loose dental filling. A visual inspection can often be useful when determining if you need to see a dentist. Dental fillings that are going bad may become discolored. You may also be able to see where the filling is becoming separated from the tooth.
Sensation of a hard, foreign object in the tooth
Sometimes a person will feel and hear the exact moment their filling cracks. They may hear a sound and suddenly feel like there is a hard object in their inner tooth.
Discoloration near the filling – If you see that the area around your filling has a gray, discolored appearance, this is a sure sign that your filing has failed. This discoloration is likely caused by tooth decay. As bacteria eat away at the area, the tooth may continue to become more and more discolored.
Having fillings can be restorative for a decayed tooth. Good oral hygiene is beneficial for your oral health – but sometimes over-vigorous brushing or flossing can weaken the filling.
Though good oral hygiene that includes brushing and flossing helps in preventing cavities, you may still get cavities. The reasons can be many, like the spaces between teeth that easily trap food, consuming too much cavity-causing foods and beverages, avoiding regular professional-level cleanings and checkups, etc.
If the filling is on the edge of your tooth, be very careful when flossing. You don't want to catch the filling and cause it to break. Use extra-thin floss and guide it gently between your teeth; don't force it. You don't have to make any serious dietary changes now that you have a filling.
Fillings are put under a lot of pressure for years and over time they can loosen up and fall out on their own accord or because of tooth decay. Sometimes a filling can fall out from vigorous flossing, biting down too hard, plaque buildup, or bruxism.
White fillings don't last as long as silver fillings, and on average sustain for about 7-10 years. Nonetheless, they're still an incredibly strong, successful treatment for most cavities.
Some dentists suggest that you can put your lost filling back into your tooth by temporarily securing it with toothpaste or denture adhesive. You should never use glue to hold your filling. Glue can be toxic and may damage your tooth. Other dentists suggest that the filling should not be put back into your mouth.