2007-02-22 06:12:13 · 6 answers · asked by Maddie H 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Most of what has been said here is correct but, it depends on a couple of things; were you numbed, what type of material was used and how large the filling is? So if you were numbed, wait for the feeling to come back in. If it was an amalgam or silver filling you should avoid eating on it (depending on size) for a day or two. If it was a composite (tooth colored filling) then as soon as the numbness wears off your good to eat, drink and be merry with it because it was set before you left the office. So if your still unsure about which one you had, just call the dental office, they can tell you exactly what you had and how long to wait because they know the size and material of what was used. Hope I've been of some help clearing this up. Good luck and be careful until the feeling comes back in!
2007-02-22 06:45:49 · answer #1 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends: first of all, if you are numb....don't eat because you will bite your tongue and/or cheek. Next, you need to know the type of filling. If it is tooth colored, (composite filling), then it is already hard when you leave the dental office and you can eat as soon as you are not numb. If it is a silver filling, (dental amalgam), then you should eat NOTHING for at least 2 hours. Then, eat only on the other side of the mouth for the next 12-24 hours. Eat nothing that is very hard. Silver fillings take days to reach their final hardness. If you are hungry before you reach the above deadlines: eat a milkshake
2007-02-22 06:19:37 · answer #2 · answered by toothacres 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many times spectacular away. reckoning at this variety of filling used. the recent Composite ( white ) is cured to a perplexing floor spectacular away. The older variety Amalgum is in lots of instances fairly softer, yet nevertheless, you could consume spectacular away, only attempt to bite on the different facet the 1st hour.
2016-11-25 00:11:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was told when i got my tooth taken out to wait eating food you chew for a week but you can eat soup, basically stuff that is liquid but i don't know if its the same in your case.
2007-02-22 06:20:57 · answer #4 · answered by crystal 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As soon as the numbness is gone, but you can eat on the opposite side
2007-02-22 06:15:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
1 half hour : (
2007-02-22 06:36:41 · answer #6 · answered by monkeylvr 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋