This afternoon I had a cavity filled near the front of my mouth.. and now a small area above the filling (on the gum) is black/brown-ish.
I know it was a composite filling (whatever that means?) I tried brushing my teeth, flossing, rinsing.
Will this ugly looking spot go away soon?! Should I call my dentist?
I don't want to smile now.. =(
2007-07-09 16:52:20 · 3 answers · asked by cage_fighter_09 1 in Health ➔ Dental
A composite filling is a white filling and shouldn't be contributing to this area, but it isn't impossible that some of the material that was used was left on the gum surface. I would rub the area gently with a Qtip or piece of gauze to see if it comes off. It is possible that there was some trauma, but I think it would look more red and inflammed. I would give it a few days since the oral tissues heal quite quickly and if it doesn't go away call the office for a recheck. Good luck!
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
2007-07-11 17:07:12 · answer #1 · answered by jamrdh70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps your gums were traumatized in some way. I would think it likely that in a few days, this spot will go away on its own if it wasn't there before. Give it a little time before calling the dentist about it. But if it doesn't go away, and it bothers you that much, then call the dentist.
2007-07-09 16:59:42 · answer #2 · answered by Dave F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't likely harm. It relies upon on how deep the hollow area is, no rely if or no longer they're going to could desire to numb it or no longer. I had a small hollow area and no numbing became needed. some dentists will use some sort of gasoline to make you greater comfortable and could no longer could desire to furnish you a shot of Novocaine. maximum fillings are actually a plastic form compound. ultimate to dodge the steel fillings...they are actually looking a number of them are inflicting issues
2016-10-01 06:51:10 · answer #3 · answered by trimble 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋