Lost or Loose Fillings
A same-week fix when a filling comes out or starts to feel loose.
Repair or replacement of a filling that has fallen out, cracked, or started to feel loose. What matters is checking what happened underneath it, not simply putting the same filling back.
We get your child in quickly, clean the area, and look for new decay under the old filling. Dr. Dan Truong then rebuilds it, or recommends a crown if too little tooth is left to hold a filling.
An open cavity collects food and bacteria, so decay speeds up as soon as a filling goes. Getting it sealed within days usually keeps the fix small.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about lost or loose fillings.
Not usually, but it should not wait weeks. Call the office and we will find a slot in the next few days.
Yes. Decay under an open filling often does not hurt until it reaches the nerve, which is the point where treatment gets bigger.
Only if the tooth underneath is sound. If decay has spread, the repair needs to be larger, and we will show you why.
Keep the area clean, avoid chewing on that side, and call us. Do not try to fill it with anything from a pharmacy kit.
Usually not. Fillings wear out, and children's teeth are still changing. It is worth reviewing habits, but nobody is being blamed.