Can you add more to a filling?

Although uncommon, if your composite filling needs a touchup, we can repair it by adding more composite material. Its easy application, durability, and natural aesthetics make composite the preferred material for fillings among our dentists as well.

Can a dental filling be too low?

Fillings that are too low may not have been properly fitted or moulded into the gap in your tooth. This puts the filling at risk of becoming loose, breaking or falling out. If you discover your filling is loose, it’s important to revisit your dentist as bacteria will find its way into your tooth.

Can you adjust a filling?

Constantly biting on a slightly high filling (even if it’s barely noticeable) will make your teeth hypersensitive and the pain does not typically go away on its own. However, the dentist can quickly and easily adjust the height of the filling to relieve the pressure.

What is a high dental filling?

A high filling is a filling which is placed too high causing unnecessary contact between the filling and corresponding teeth. As the high filling continues to make contact with other teeth, it causes swelling and inflammation of the periodontal ligament.

How do you know if a filling is too low?

Common signs that your fillings are compromised include:

1. The Contours of Your Teeth Feel “Off” Our tongues are finely tuned to any disturbances in your teeth.
2. Increased Sensitivity. Our enamel insulates a tooth’s inner nerves from drastic temperature changes.
3. Discomfort When Eating.
4. Other Considerations.

What do I do if my filling is too low?

What should you do if your filling comes loose?

1. Call your dentist to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
2. Keep the filling so the dentist can determine whether to reuse it.
3. Gargle with salt water to keep the area clean and remove any food debris from the tooth.

How can I tell if my filling is too high?

One of the first signs of a high filling is experiencing pain when you bite down, this is due to your ligaments around the tooth starting to swell. You may feel sensitivity in the teeth the filling comes in contact with because it wears down the enamel, causing a cavity or even the nerve to become exposed.

Is a high filling an emergency?

Missing Filling Missing a filling is another potential dental emergency because your tooth can easily break or chip without that reinforcement. It may even expose the tooth’s nerves, which can lead to a number of other dental issues that require immediate treatment.

Can a bad filling cause a root canal?

A loose filling is more than an inconvenience. Dental fillings protect sensitive areas of your teeth from the outside environment. A loose filling can lead to decay beneath the tooth, heightened sensitivity, or even a root canal infection.