If your filling falls out, it’s rarely an immediate emergency, especially if you feel no pain. Nevertheless, it is not something that should be ignored. The exposed tooth tissue underneath is prone to infection and could result in a cavity and perhaps need a root canal. An infection can even make your body sick and lead to a serious illness. The first thing you should do if you lose a filling is give us a call. We can usually get you in sometime in the next few days. We keep several appointments open everyday just for these types of situations. If you do end up feeling pain, you could try putting the area on ice, taking over the counter pain medicine like ibuprofen, or treating it with clove oil. Once we see you, we can prescribe you something stronger if necessary.