My Filling Fell Out! How Long Can I Wait to See Dentist?
So your filling fell out. How long can you wait? Well, you should call us immediately. This isn’t an immediate dental emergency, but you should deal with it nonetheless. A lost filling leaves your tooth exposed. This risks infection and may require a root canal. If decay gets deep enough, the tooth could break off or need to be extracted. Often, fillings fall out because of other decay around the tooth, so it could be the sign of a greater problem. If the filling was recently put in, you might be able to get a discount on it. Until the filling is replaced, that area of the tooth can be extremely sensitive. The big gaping hole can be hard to clean. Food can get stuck inside and cause a larger cavity. So while it isn’t a dire emergency, replacing a filling is definitely something you don’t want to put off.
