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Dental composite
How long a fibre reinforced good quality composite filling lasts. The filling was done last day and the dr said it will stay for a lifetime. however the internet says only for 15 years maximum. Does anyone have any ideas?
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Will stay long if you are maintaining well
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If you take care of it properly then it will stay more than 15 years
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Hello
It depends upon how well you maintain your oral hygiene
Daily flossing and maintaining gum health and regular check ups will increase the lifetime of the filling
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The filling will last long if maintained properly.
1. Maintain your oral hygiene properly,
Brush twice daily followed by mouth wash.
2.You can also use floss whenever required with proper consultation.
3. See a dentist once every year for routine checkup.
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
It completely depends on you, how you maintain it
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
It is advisable to get a regular check every year. The filling will last as long on it is maintained well.
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