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My Filling Fell Out. What Should I Do?

Losing a filling isn’t always painful, but it should be evaluated as soon as possible. Without the filling, the tooth is more vulnerable to breaking, sensitivity, and decay.

Keep the area as clean as possible, avoid chewing on that side, and stay away from very hot, cold, or sticky foods if the tooth is sensitive.

If you’re not in pain, it may not be a same-day emergency, but we recommend calling us so we can get you scheduled before the tooth becomes a bigger problem.