Soon · Within a few days
A filling fell out. Annoying, not an emergency.
Fillings come loose after years of chewing, or when new decay forms underneath. The tooth feels rough or sensitive where it used to be. Keep it clean and book within a few days; we will replace it in one visit.
We open at 7 am today. Leave a message and we call back first thing.
What is usually behind it
Four common causes.
We find out which one at your visit. You do not need to diagnose it yourself.
AgeFillings wear, shrink and loosen over many years of chewing.
New decay underneathBacteria slip in at the edge and undermine the filling.
Grinding or hard foodsExtra force pops a filling that was already weakening.
A cracked toothSometimes the tooth, not the filling, is what gave way.
At the visit
Comfortable fast. Then a clear plan.
- 1Check the toothAn X-ray shows whether it is just the filling or whether decay or a crack is involved.
- 2Numb and cleanAny decay is removed and the tooth is prepared.
- 3New tooth-colored fillingShade-matched composite, placed and cured in the same visit. Thirty to sixty minutes.
- 4Or a crown, if neededIf too little tooth remains to hold a filling, we explain why a crown is the right fix.
The emergency exam and X-ray are covered by most PPO plans. You hear the cost of any treatment before it starts, and payment plans are available.
From our patients
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Small fixes, quickly
"I love going in for my regular dental cleanings and check ups, but I just went in for a chipped tooth and they fixed it so quickly!"
Yelp review"I appreciated how they went over the payment with me to clearly explain what my insurance covered before anything was done."
Zocdoc reviewLost filling questions, answered.
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Do not wait it out. Call.
Two minutes on the phone and you will know exactly what to do next. We hold time every day for this.