{"id":749,"date":"2016-12-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/dental-fillings-last-forever-2\/"},"modified":"2016-12-21T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-12-21T00:00:00","slug":"dental-fillings-last-forever-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/dental-fillings-last-forever-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Dental Fillings Last Forever?"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/socialmediafordentistry2.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Do-Fillings-Last-Forever-_543.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"543\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1300\" \/>  <strong>YOU MAY BE SURPRISED TO LEARN<\/strong> that dental fillings don\u2019t last forever! While they are extremely durable and can last years, there will come a time when they will have to be replaced. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>We Check Your Fillings At Your Regular Visits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> You may be wondering, <strong>\u201cIf fillings don\u2019t last a lifetime, then how long DO they last?\u201d<\/strong> That depends on a number of factors, such as the type of procedure performed, the size or area being treated or replaced, the kind of materials used for the filling and the patient\u2019s level of oral hygiene and care.  <strong>At your six-month appointment, we will check your fillings and make sure they are still intact.<\/strong> We will look for early signs of wear and tear so we can replace a dental restoration before it breaks, loses its effectiveness or falls out on its own. We also take x-rays to make sure there is no decay under or around a filling, which can cause it to come loose. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>We\u2019re Here For You In An Emergency<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Despite your best efforts, a filling may crack or fall out unexpectedly. This is unlikely to occur if you visit your dentist regularly, however accidents can\u00a0happen. <strong>Over time, dental fillings can be weakened by:<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tooth decay<\/li>\n<li>Frequent jaw clenching and teeth grinding (bruxism)<\/li>\n<li>Chewing on hard items or foods<\/li>\n<li>Injury or trauma, such as those sustained during sports activities<\/li>\n<li>Time; no filling lasts forever no matter how well kept<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Although the following video discusses tooth loss, <strong>the same principals apply for a lost filling!<\/strong>  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"543\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iI99sY538aE?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <strong>If you ever have a filling fall out just remember, don\u2019t panic and don\u2019t wait.<\/strong> Even if it falls out after hours, call us immediately\u2013we\u2019re here for you in an emergency! We will get you in as quickly as we can. In the meantime, keep your filling if you can but don\u2019t try to push it back into place. Make sure to keep the affected area clean and debris-free.  If you don\u2019t experience any pain after losing a filling, it\u2019s still important to come in as soon as possible to have it treated. Not seeking immediate care could result in pain, discomfort and even tooth loss. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Call Us Anytime, Day Or Night<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Regular dental visits are imperative to maintaining a healthy smile. With that being said, we know not every dental emergency happens during normal business hours. That\u2019s why <strong>we strive to make ourselves available to our patients as often as possible<\/strong>. If you need us, call us! Your\u00a0health and comfort is our number one priority. <\/p>\n<h4>Thank you for reading our blog and supporting our practice!<\/h4>\n<h6>Top image by Flickr user <span style=\"color: #2a7abd;\"><a style=\"color: #2a7abd;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pustovit\/14209441301\" target=\"_blank\">Vladimir Pustovit<\/a><\/span> used under <span style=\"color: #2a7abd;\"><a style=\"color: #2a7abd;\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 4.0 license<\/a><\/span>. Image cropped and modified from original.<\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #d9d9d9;\">The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 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