One thing we want our patients at Bayberry Dental Care in Tinley Park to understand is that they should never put up with toothaches. If a person has tooth decay, it is vital for their health that they get it removed and filled in. However, fillings do not last forever, which is why we want our patients to know when to ask about a replacement.
It should be noted that we have confidence in our fillings, but there are things patients who have recently undergone the procedure should be on the look-out for. A filling that prevents them from closing their teeth together is “high” and needs to be reshaped, while ones that seem to be leaking aren’t shaped perfectly to their cavities and need to be redone.
Problems with new fillings are rare, but old ones will often start to come loose after about ten years. Besides being painful, the cracked bonding also provides a home for bacteria, which cause more decay. Don’t hesitate to come see us if you have a loose filling, but by maintaining regular appointments, you can ensure old fillings will be replaced before they cause problems. We may even be able to provide you with more aesthetically-pleasing replacements.
Kathleen M. Falsey, D.D.S., operates Bayberry Dental Care at 8014 West 171st St, Tinley Park, Illinois, 60477. To schedule an appointment, call 708-802-8300 or visit Bayberry Dental Care and fill out a contact sheet.
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