What to do if a temporary filling has fallen out?
If a temporary filling has fallen out completely or partially, the tooth should be closed again as soon as possible, even if there is no acute pain. The dentist can then renew the filling. It is important to visit the dentist as soon as possible to avoid the transfer of germs and infection of the tooth.
Bitter taste of the temporary filling
Cement fillings set after mixing and placing until they have reached their final hardness. During this time, various chemical reactions take place, producing acidic by-products, for example, which then also affect the taste. Typical for bitter taste is clove oil, which is also a component of zinc oxide eugenol cement.
After a few days the taste should have disappeared. Even after composite fillings, some patients report a bitter taste in the mouth.
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