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Can brushing teeth can remove silver filling
I mean brushing can make silver filling thin
Is it so ?? Or eating after 2days from that teeth after filling can remove filling
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Silver amalgam is very good
Long lasting filling material.
Brushing never thin down
the restoration.so better
you can use soft tooth brush.
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Silver filling is the most traditional and long lasting filling. It takes almost 24 hours to set completely and attain it's near to maximum strength. Since your filling was done two days back, now there should not be any problem in brushing or using that side to eat food.
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Just treat that tooth as normal tooth. Don't brush forcefully and don't eat extra hard food stuff such as carrot, radish or nok veg from that tooth.
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Take care
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We usually recommend not to bite on hard food or drink tea, coffee for first 24hrs of filling as it is gaining strength in this stipulated time period. Consuming such things can act as a barrier in its setting and attaining full strength. Otherwise there is nothing like brushing can remove filling after 2days if its done properly.
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Amalgam or silver filling generally attain full strength after 24 hours. So best to avoid eating anything from that side.
No brushing won't effect fillings. But yes, brushing too hard and for longer duration can cause problem to overall health of tooth. So avoid it.
Still have queries then please consult with doctor online or offline for better guidance and treatment options.
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Dr. Dimple Bhatiya
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Bangalore
Silver fillings usually don't come out that easily. It stays for long and doesn't thin on brushing.
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If filling is not stable, visit the consulting dentist for getting it checked and refixed.
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Do it promptly else might lead to further decay of the tooth because of food lodgement
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