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Temporary fillings
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My dentist had placed temporary filling on my two teeth. It came off the same day. Permanent filling to be placed in 4- 5 days. Should I get temporary filling again or it is manageable without it till I get permanent filling. How it impacts teeth.
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Yes please visit your dentist again.. If there is no gingival swelling associated with cavity permanent filling is possible... Otherwise redo the temporary filling.
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Dont eat for an hour after temporary filling... And eat soft food when on temporary filling.
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Temporary fillings are generally placed to avoid saliva or any fluid/food contamination to the tooth during inter-appointment phase.
It is always better to get a temporary filling placed if your dentist has advised it.
If it is really not possible to visit your dentist in the mean time, then please place a cotton over the tooth.
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Generally 4-5 days is quite a lot of time. I would personally advise to avoid contamination and visit your dentist if you can.
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