Tooth Fillings

Temporary tooth filling

Many cases of tooth pain and sensitivity can be treated with a cavity filling.

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What is a temporary filling?

A temporary filling is a temporary solution to repairing a tooth before a permanent restoration can be done.


Temporary fillings are used during dental procedures to avoid damaging the exposed tooth while waiting for a permanent filling or crown.


It may take anywhere from a few days to several weeks depending on the treatment being performed.

When are temporary fillings required?

Temporary tooth fillings are sometimes necessary because of a broken tooth or an emergency when you need to see a dentist quickly. They can provide a lot of relief and avoid the wait involved with getting an appointment scheduled. Toothaches are sometimes treated while your permanent tooth is being created in a lab. In these situations, temporary fillings will be used until your permanent one is prepared. Temporaries can stay in place for as long as three months.

Temporary fillings:

how long do they last?

Temporary fillings are supposed to protect your teeth from further damage while you wait for a permanent filling.


Unfortunately, some temporary fillings may become loose or damaged in just a few weeks, whereas others can last up to three months.


Ultimately, your dentist will inform you how long does the filling is expected to last.

Tooth sensitivity or pain after filling

Did you just have a tooth filled and now every time you eat you can't stop feeling pain? Don't worry, it is not your filling or the work was done badly. This can happen in some cases after having a tooth filled and it's because the sensitivity is caused by an irritation of the nerve inside your tooth cavity or your tooth root. Even though it's not related to the dental filling itself, it could be a sign that a cavity is developing underneath the filling. 


You can also experience sensitivity to hot and cold foods or drinks, which can last for a couple of weeks,

is completely normal.


Pain is also often experienced after the procedure and should subside within a week or so of having your tooth fixed. That said, it shouldn't last more than a few days, if it does, then you need to check with your dentist to see how can it be fixed.

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