Do dentists have some sort of warranty on fillings?
2007-01-17 11:34:03 · 9 answers · asked by tapping toes 5 in Health ➔ Dental
This is all very individual and you would have to ask your dentist. This week, I replaced a filling that I did 3 years ago because it failed in a way that indicated to me that it was not bonded properly and this was my fault. I did not charge for this, because it was clear to me that it was my fault.
If I do a filling and then you go out and break off part of your tooth that was helping to hold the filling in, that's your fault. You'd have to trust me to inform you truthfully. Even in those instances, if the filling has been in place less than one year, I would probably do the new filling at a reduced fee.
2007-01-17 17:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by Jess 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love the way Alan answered this question and here's why: You either trust your dentist, or you don't. If you don't, you should get another dentist.
There are people who see their dentist twice a year and develop a relationship. If their dentist makes a mistake, they will be honest and say so, and the patient believes them. Others only go when something is wrong and they become adversaries, like the poster above who says to threaten something they can't spell.
As a general rule, fillings would be replaced at no charge for 2 years (if there is something wrong with the filling...if the patient bites ice or concrete and the tooth breaks, 'nother matter.) Crowns usually 5 years. That's common, but not universal.
The vast majority of dentists are hard-working and honest people who want to help people keep their teeth for a lifetime. A very small minority are jerks who give the good ones a bad name.
2007-01-18 01:42:09 · answer #2 · answered by emmalue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't call it a warranty on work they have done, but Dentist usually do it over if a filling falls out or breaks shortly after they have placed it. Sometimes they fail because the bite wasn't adjusted correctly or due to moisture contamination during the filling procedure. Or perhaps it was a new material he/she was using, and every one they placed in 30 patients over the past two weeks has failed, or fell out. It does happen, I've seen it first hand a few times. So just call your dentist office and tell them what's happened. They will tell you what your options are. It never hurts to ask. Good luck!
2007-01-17 19:52:01 · answer #3 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you do not have to pay, but it depends on the Dentist. If it lasted for 9 months and then fell out did you bite on something hard on that area to cause it to come loose. If it was a short period of time the dentist will replace it usually at no cost, but nine months is a long time, and you could have bitten on something hard to make it come loose, and soon it falls out. I hope you are going back to the dentist to get that filling fixed again, because if you do not , you will have more problems. like a possible root canal, pain , and just plain uncomfortable. Remember that filling is protecting your nerve in their, so please go back to your dentist soon. I hope this helps, good luck.........
2007-01-17 19:49:29 · answer #4 · answered by Ron 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insurance? Many time this will prevent you from paying while they still re-do the work. There is the possibility that there was too little tooth to hold the filling, which might mean a crown is needed. Or you could have caused it to come out because of something you ate. The dentist would be able to find out for you,
2007-01-17 20:21:18 · answer #5 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd call the Dentist who did the filling and tell him that its fallen out. I know the Dentist I go to will redo the filling if it comes out before 12 months and after 12 months he will refill at a discount price.
2007-01-17 19:40:51 · answer #6 · answered by Brighteyz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no they dont have warranties but you can go to your dentist and tell them to look at their records and see that the filling they put in your mouth has fallen out and then tell them you should get it fixed at no cost to you. if they say no then tell them they will be reported to the better business bureuro
2007-01-17 20:05:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
That's absolutely the dentist's mistake and he better fix it. I would agrue it if he doesn't accept to fix your tooth without any pay.
2007-01-17 19:41:46 · answer #8 · answered by GucciGirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the dentist and ask.
2007-01-17 19:38:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋