November 27, 2009
How does a dentist replace a chipped filling?
K asked:
I am very scarred of the dentist. I think my filling has chipped and I would like to know if i need a total filling replacement , what does the dentist do. Do they have to redrill, or is there a way they can remove the filling without having to drill? Also, the chip is very very small and cannot be seen, but i can feel it with my tounge, could he just fill in the chip, or will there be a total replacement of the filling?
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I am very scarred of the dentist. I think my filling has chipped and I would like to know if i need a total filling replacement , what does the dentist do. Do they have to redrill, or is there a way they can remove the filling without having to drill? Also, the chip is very very small and cannot be seen, but i can feel it with my tounge, could he just fill in the chip, or will there be a total replacement of the filling?
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1:42 pm
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Sometimes they can just file down the sharp part, but sometimes they would have to replace the filling. Unfortunately, they would redrill it out and put in a new one.
11:34 pm
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i strongly suggest you go and see your dentist, reasons for this could be that you actually have the tooth infected and have to have root canal treatment (which isn't nice) if you leave it too long you may have to have it extracted or capped n order to save the tooth. but in less severe cases such as yours, i would still suggest seeing your dentist as he may only need to refill it but re-drilling it isnt as bad as it sounds, but unless you want a root canal or an infection and loose the tooth then see your dentist and they will always do the best they can to keep the tooth. good luck!