{"id":313,"date":"2022-11-16T22:42:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T22:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/blog\/?p=313"},"modified":"2022-12-05T22:43:52","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T22:43:52","slug":"why-you-should-get-your-fillings-before-the-year-ends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/blog\/why-you-should-get-your-fillings-before-the-year-ends\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Get Your Fillings Before the Year Ends"},"content":{"rendered":"
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No one wants to get a filling, but sometimes it\u2019s necessary for the sake of your oral health. You may need it to prevent further complications, like infections and tooth loss. If your dentist said you need a filling, you should get it done before the year ends. Not only will you repair your smile, but you can save money by maximizing your dental benefits! Read on to learn what happens if you don\u2019t get fillings and how putting it off can lead to more expensive consequences down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Happens If You Delay Getting Fillings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When decay has damaged a tooth, the consequences are irreversible. Unlike hair and nails, your enamel will not grow back. You need to seek treatment as soon as possible to prevent further issues. Otherwise, the decay will continue to destroy healthy parts of the tooth until you\u2019ve reached a point where a filling<\/a> is no longer a viable solution. You will likely end up needing one of the following costly treatments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n