Call us at 410-267-0766 for a tooth filling!
Cavities happen, but Annapolis Dental Care can apply tooth-colored fillings to treat them and restore your oral health. Although fillings are built to stay in place for a particular time, they can fall out under specific circumstances. Here are several signs indicating your tooth filling, possible causes, and solutions have fallen out.
Feel Sudden Pain
Without a filling in place, your treated tooth is vulnerable. In fact, the tissues beneath the lost tooth filling are now vulnerable to external factors like pressure, air, heat, and cold. As a result, you’ll experience tooth pain. What you need to do is call our Annapolis dental office and book a time when you can receive a filling from our dentists. Also, you may take over-the-counter pain medications if the discomfort is hard to ignore.
Again, without a tooth filling, the inner part of your tooth is prone to cold and heat. So, you may notice some sensitivity when you enjoy ice cream or sip your morning coffee. It would help to avoid foods and beverages that might irritate your tooth until your dental appointment. Call us today at 410-267-0766!
Discover a Hole or Crack in Your Tooth
If you inspect your mouth and notice an obvious hole or crack in your tooth, you most likely lost your filling. In addition, you should be able to feel with your tongue where the tooth filling once was. Until you can be seen by one of our Annapolis dentists, you should gargle with salt water to minimize any bacteria buildup or inflammation. Or mix warm water with a half teaspoon of salt and swish it for 30 seconds before you spit it out.
Notice Food Trapped Where the Filling Should Be
Sometimes food can get stuck and remain in your teeth after a snack or meal. It’s no different when a tooth filling is missing. If you discover that bits of food are getting trapped in the precise spot where your filling is, it’s probably gone. Contact Alexander Animal Hospital so we can quickly replace your lost tooth filling.
Feel Confident About Your Oral Health with Annapolis Dental Care
Whether it’s a regular check-up you need or a tooth extracted, your dentist in Annapolis is here to serve! Annapolis Dental Care has the expertise and compassion to work with you on improving your oral health. Your comfort and health are our top priorities, and so we go above and beyond to make our patients happy and give them the highest quality care. To set up an appointment today, please give us a call at 410-571-5014 or visit us online. For more oral health tips for you and your family, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube! We are always looking for new patients, so if you live in Arnold, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, MD, come on down!