Temporary filling after a temporary filling

In principle, leaking temporary fillings can be replaced by new temporary fillings. However, it should be noted that when replacing fillings, it is always necessary to remove some of the hard tooth substance, which weakens the tooth. It is assumed that a tooth undergoes a filling replacement about 4 times before the nerve is inflamed by the irritation and a root canal treatment is necessary.

Therefore, it is usually more sensible to use definitive filling materials that can last for more than 15 years. In this way too frequent filling renewals are avoided. This does not apply to CavitTM fillings in the context of root canal treatment. This material can be easily removed without having to remove hard tooth substance. When replacing the temporary filling with another temporary filling, it can be advantageous to use the same material.

What do I have to consider for a temporary filling? Is smoking allowed?

If the temporary filling is done under local anesthesia, one should wait until the anesthesia has worn off to avoid injury. Otherwise, smoking reduces the blood circulation, so that the healing process is also slowed down. The nicotine in cigarette smoke discolors both the tooth substance and filling materials brownish.

Brushing teeth after a temporary filling

Cement fillings are hardly resistant to abrasion, which means that over time more and more substance is released and the edge of the filling becomes leaky. To avoid caries on the leaking filling, teeth should be brushed as normal. But even a freshly placed filling needs to be brushed well. You can find more information on this topic under: The right dental care

Pain in a temporary filling – What can it be?

During the setting process of the cement, the vital tooth may hurt because the pH value drops sharply for a short time. This irritates the nerve fibers inside the tooth, causing pain. However, they should disappear after a few days.

In addition, a filling that is too high can cause pain when biting into the tooth. It is recommended that you go to the dentist again so that the filling can be adjusted to the correct height. You can also learn more under: Toothache after a filling