Reasons for dental fillings to drop:
What happens when you don’t repair the missing filling?
When a dental filling is chipped, broken, or dropped off, you need to repair it as soon as possible. The first thing you might notice when the filling has dropped off is when you realized there are sharp uneven edges on the tooth surface that were not there before. Or you may have just bit on the pieces of filling that dropped off.
You need to contact your dentist to get an appointment to replace that. Currently, this tooth is unprotected, exposing the inner layers of the tooth. This may lead to a few possibilities.
Different types of dental fillings
Ceramic
Gold
Silver amalgam
Tooth color composite
Glass Ionomer (GIC)
Other metals
The choice of
dental filling materials may be determined by a few factors. During the oral dental examination, our doctor will check through every tooth and advise you on any dental issues to take note of. These treatments will be clearly reflected in the customized treatment plan where treatment options, fees, and duration are stated.
The longevity of the dental fillings
We conduct thorough tooth-by-tooth examination, taking intraoral photographs and dental X-rays, where you get to see what we see. Our doctor will advise you on any dental concerns with a customised treatment plan that reflects the treatment options, fees and duration. You get to restore your oral health with the recommended treatment options and materials.
No dental restorations last forever, not even your natural teeth. We need to exert our own due diligence to protect our own assets (teeth). Apart from the usual wear and tear, our doctor will advise our clients especially when it is noted that they have habits of teeth grinding.
In order to protect your (dental) investments, you are highly recommended to wear a nightguard. It not only protects your teeth against teeth grinding or clenching, but it also helps to make your dental fillings last longer.
When our teeth require repair to restore to its original function, aesthetic, and health, it is important that we take good care of our teeth. With a healthy set of teeth and gums, we are able to enjoy the quality of life, and we do not need to worry much about avoiding certain food if we have weak or missing teeth.
Human beings are social beings where we interact with people. It is worth your time and effort to make sure you get things done right and speak and smile with confidence with a nice set of teeth and gums.
Contact us now to find out how we can help you restore, maintain, and improve your oral concerns!
For more information and consultation, please contact Smile Design Dental Practice at +65 6463 8588.
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10 Jalan Serene, Serene Centre
#02-04
Singapore 258748
Situated at the cross junction of Bukit Timah Road and Farrer Road
3 minutes walk from Botanic Gardens MRT Interchange Exit A
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To serve you better, we are available by Appointment Only.
Please contact us to schedule for an appointment.