Fillings

WHAT TO EXPECT…

Ideally, after a filling, your tooth should feel completely normal.
With composite (tooth-colored) fillings, you can resume normal activities as soon as you leave our office.
With amalgam (silver) fillings, it takes 24 hours for the filling material to fully set. Avoid chewing on the side of your mouth with the new filling for 24 hours.
Occasionally, a tooth with a new filling may be sensitive (especially to cold) after the procedure. Any sensitivity should begin to subside within a few days.
Occasionally, your gums may be tender at the local anesthesia injection site. If this occurs, rinse with warm saltwater (1/2 teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water) for a few days. Over-the-counter pain relievers (Tylenol or ibuprofen) may also be used, if needed.

Your bite feels unbalanced or your tooth begins to hurt after the anesthesia has worn off, the restoration may need a slight adjustment. Please contact our office.

No follow-up care is needed after a filling.
Regular preventative care is important to maintain oral health and to catch any problems while they are still small. We will make sure you are scheduled appropriately.

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