Tooth fillings are used to restore damaged teeth. However, in some cases, a filling can also be damaged and may come loose due to decay that has developed underneath.
The decay causes changes in the tooth, which cause the filling to fit improperly in the tooth. Though a lost filling is rarely an emergency, it can still cause pain and discomfort. In this case, you need to see your dentist right away.
To replace the lost filling, your dentist at Thornton Dental will remove the decay that has developed between the tooth and the filling and place a new filling. In some cases, the dentist may only need to repair the old filling instead of replacing it. Your dentist may re-evaluate the kind of filling to be used. This can be gold, amalgam, composite, or porcelain. Talk with your dentist about how you would like your filling to look. This can help you and your dentist at Thornton Dental to pick the material that suits your needs.