My Filling Fell Out! How Long Can I Wait? You Asked. We Answered.
Wondering how long you can wait when a filling falls out? The good news is this isn’t an immediate dental emergency. At the same time, it’s not something you should ignore. The decayed tooth that was protected by that filling is now exposed to the elements. It’s essentially an open garbage disposal to catch bits of food, which will continue to decay the tooth. And if you happen to have had a root canal on that tooth, you might not feel a thing. And yet the tooth will continue to decay and even splinter if ignored. This could force you to lose the entire tooth and require an implant crown, which is expensive. The bottom line is call us so we can get you in as soon as possible to restore the filling.