{"id":392,"date":"2023-09-13T21:09:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T21:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canyoncreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=392"},"modified":"2023-10-03T21:09:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T21:09:30","slug":"what-to-do-lost-filling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canyoncreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/13\/what-to-do-lost-filling\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should I Do If I Lose a Dental Filling?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Even though dental fillings are incredibly strong, they sometimes fall out. The experience can be scary, and your tooth might experience some pain upon suddenly losing its protection. While you\u2019ll want to see your dentist as soon as possible<\/a> to resolve this issue, it isn\u2019t the worst dental emergency you could have and isn\u2019t something that should cause you to panic. Here are the steps you should take when you lose a filling and what you can do to prevent it from happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Contact Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you notice that your dental filling has fallen out, you should contact your dentist as soon as possible. Left untreated, a lost filling can result in undesirable problems like further decay and damage to the tooth. Be sure to give details about any pain or other symptoms you experience. You\u2019ll want the earliest appointment you can get, and you might be able to get one that day if there are any openings in the schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until Your Visit\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your visit is a few hours or days away, you\u2019ll want to know how to keep yourself comfortable. Here are some tips to make the wait as painless as possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n