i had a filling and it came out....is this very unsafe?
2006-10-18 14:48:10 · 6 answers · asked by justine 2 in Health ➔ Dental
The loss of the filling exposes the weakened tooth structure. The filling acts to distribute the force of bite impact throught the whole tooth surface - without the filling, when you chew you will applying the full force of the bite to localized areas of the tooth surface. Because it is thin and no longer reenforced, your tooth is susceptable to cracking.
If you crack the tooth and expose the root, or even get unacceptably close to the root, you'll need a root canal. You do not want a root canal. Trust me. You really, really, REALLY do not want a root canal. No only will it cost around $2500 total, it has the potential to be one of, if not, the most painful experiences you've ever had.
So go to the dentist ASAP and fix the filling.
2006-10-18 21:21:43 · answer #1 · answered by ZenPenguin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How long have you had the filling? If it is a new filling then your dentist should replace it for free. If it is an old filling he or she will not.
Fillings fall out for many different reasons. It can be that the tooth has decayed underneath the filling or it could be that the bonding material used didn't bond to your tooth properly.
I wouldn't call it unsafe, but I would say see your dentist to have it replaced. You don't want to risk getting a cavitiy again, b/c food will get trapped in that area.
Brush the area thoroughly atleast 2x /day to reduce the amount of bacteria in the exposed area.
If you are asking is it unsafe to swallow a filling ... It won't do any damage.
2006-10-19 08:57:44 · answer #2 · answered by Ron's wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean unsafe? Did you swallow it and you are worried about the mercury in the amalgum?
If that's it don't worry about it. Happens all the time. The mercury that causes problems is inhaled from burning coals and so forth.
2006-10-18 21:57:36 · answer #3 · answered by Larry T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not unsafe, it may hurt some, and you should see your dentist as soon as you can, but it is not anything to worry about.
2006-10-18 22:07:16 · answer #4 · answered by Laura 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its safe, but it's something that you should let your dentist fix soon! Good luck
2006-10-18 22:05:27 · answer #5 · answered by justine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your safe just go get it replaced.
2006-10-19 12:57:33 · answer #6 · answered by deathsmoke2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋