The dentist didnt tell me not to, but my mom said she was always told not to chew on the side of the filling for a day or so. I was eating a taco and now i'm freaking myself out
2006-11-01 08:11:13 · 14 answers · asked by mrstjf04 1 in Health ➔ Dental
It depends on the type of filling you recieved. If you recieved an amalgam (silver) filling, it takes about 24 hours to completely harden. If you recieved a composite (tooth colored) filling, the light they shot in your mouth hardened the tooth so you could technically eat right away. My only warning with composite is that you might want to wait for the anesthesia to wear off so you don't bite your tongue or cheek off. If you can't feel what is going on inside of your mouth then you won't know if you have bitten yourself and caused serious damage.
2006-11-01 09:53:34 · answer #1 · answered by johntara04 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You can eat on the other side right away, although you might be more comfortable if you wait until the numbness goes away.
You can eat on a new silver filling in about 5 or 6 hours, but some dentists prefer to tell you stay off of the new filling until tomorrow, especially if it is a larger filling.
You can eat on a white filling right away. It's as hard as it's ever going to get.
2006-11-01 08:14:25 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't have anything crunchy on the filling for the rest of the day, just to be safe. The new compounds are quicker to use and dry "cleaner" than those used in the past, but they are somewhat weaker in the sense that you can now have a cavity in the filling that requires filling. Basically, if you brush your teeth tonight and you feel like the cold hand of death just gripped your tooth, then you may want to consider a return visit to your dentist. Aside from that, munch away (helpful hint, swishing clear carbonated beverages like Sierra Mist throughout your mouth can help take the numbness off more quickly).
2006-11-01 08:22:39 · answer #3 · answered by Takfam 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've always been told to wait an hour or more but I guess it depends on how you feel after that time. Just don't wait more than 3 or 4 days though! :-)
2006-11-01 08:14:42 · answer #4 · answered by deeta63 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont freak your self out, just wait 2 hours or so they only tell you so you dont bite your lips off! if its frozen you cant feel anything so while eating you could hurt your gums if your not careful then when the freezing goes away it will be a little bit painful. but dont worry I eat all the time. Just watch those gums while your mouth is frozen ! haha
2006-11-01 08:14:46 · answer #5 · answered by somethingcorporate<3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the compounds they use now are much faster curing than they were in your mother's day. You can eat whatever you want an hour after the filling is put in.
2006-11-01 08:13:49 · answer #6 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you want to wait until the numbing is gone. they dont want you to eat because you could accidentally bite your cheek REALLY hard and not know it. (because of course you cant feel your mouth!). it doesnt have anything to do with ruining your filling. but if your hungry and you still cant feel your mouth, eat things like yogurt, or soup.
2006-11-01 08:15:04 · answer #7 · answered by laura 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usually dentist recommend to eat after 2 hours thats is
2016-03-19 02:32:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's usually fine to eat once the numbness is gone. If your really worried, give your dentist a call.
2006-11-01 08:16:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If its a composite filling (white one) then straight away, but just take care for biting your lip if your numb.
If its an amalgam one ( silver) they take about 24 hours to set properly so avoid that area for that length of time.
Taco are yummy by the way
2006-11-01 08:33:33 · answer #10 · answered by pixilated 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋