If you’ve been having issues with fillings, the office of Dr. Dennis Morehart in Enid is the place to go. White fillings and bonding are some of the most important restorative devices in dentistry, allowing us to repair the aesthetic qualities of a patient’s smile in a minimally invasive way which will help prevent further decay. However, fillings and bonding don’t last forever and sometimes are placed unsuccessfully.
A tooth is usually sensitive immediately after a decayed portion is drilled away and filled in, but pain should not last for more than two days. The new filling also should not interfere with a patient’s bite. If it does, it is misshapen and needs to be replaced. But even when fillings are made well, the seal holding them in only has a lifespan of about ten years. After that, it will begin to crack. Bacteria are able to enter the cracks, where they cannot be removed by brushing and where they will produce more acid, causing more decay.
Of course, fillings may come loose sooner if they suffer trauma or a mouth’s health rapidly deteriorates. Anytime there is a problem with a filling or bonding, the patient should come in for a replacement before decay can resume.
Dr. Dennis Morehart, Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, operates Enid Dental Care at 2411 Heritage Trail, Ste #4, Enid, Oklahoma, 73703. To schedule an appointment, call 580-237-2213 or visit EnidDentalCare.com and fill out a contact sheet.
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