{"id":417,"date":"2026-04-13T19:23:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/blog\/?p=417"},"modified":"2026-05-11T19:25:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T19:25:28","slug":"filling-falls-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/blog\/filling-falls-out\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should I Do if My Filling Falls Out?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image005w-1024x728.jpg\" alt=\"Lady has oral pain\" class=\"wp-image-418\" style=\"width:310px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image005w-1024x728.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image005w-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image005w-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image005w.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dentists have used fillings to repair damaged teeth for centuries, and these restorations are more lifelike and functional today than ever before. While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/tooth-colored-fillings.html\">modern tooth-colored fillings<\/a> are designed to look like natural enamel and preserve more native tooth structure, they sometimes fail due factors like age, injuries, and poor oral hygiene habits. Here\u2019s a quick look at why your dental filling may fall out and what your dentist can do to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Dental Fillings Fall Out?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A dental filling may fall out of its tooth for reasons like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> Years of use can wear the filling down and loosen it from its position. This can eventually cause it to fall out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Injury:<\/strong> A blow to the face or a new crack in the enamel can work a filling loose from the tooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infection:<\/strong> Poor oral hygiene habits can allow bacteria to erode the natural tooth structure supporting a filling, causing it to fail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should I Do if My Filling Falls Out?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to see a qualified oral health professional soon after losing a filling to prevent the interior of the tooth\u2019s being exposed to harmful germs or chemicals. If your filling falls out, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If possible, find the loose filling and store it in a clean, sturdy container so you can safely transport it to your dentist\u2019s office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take over-the-counter pain medication as needed. You may also want to rinse your mouth with warm salt-water to ease inflammation and kill harmful bacteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact your dentist to describe your symptoms, receive instructions on how to handle the situation, and schedule an appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist will be happy to repair your tooth when you arrive at their office for your appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can My Dentist Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the condition of the tooth and the loose filling, your dentist may be able to fix the restoration back in its place. However, a filling that cannot be located or salvaged will have to be replaced. If the tooth is severely damaged, it may require other treatments such as crowns, veneers, or a root canal. In extremely severe cases, the tooth may have to be extracted and replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let losing a filling set you up for infections and injuries. Consulting with your dentist can help you keep your smile beautiful and functional for life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Lance Anderson earned his dental degree at the University of Louisville and keeps his skills sharp and current with continuing education coursework. He is proud to be a member of the American Dental Association and the Wyoming Dental Association. His office in Lovell offers general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry such as tooth-colored fillings. If you have lost a filling, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovelldental.com\/contact-us.html\">contact the office online<\/a> or dial <strong>(307) 548-7654<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dentists have used fillings to repair damaged teeth for centuries, and these restorations are more lifelike and functional today than ever before. While modern tooth-colored fillings are designed to look like natural enamel and preserve more native tooth structure, they sometimes fail due factors like age, injuries, and poor oral hygiene habits. Here\u2019s a quick [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Can Dental Fillings Fall Out? | Dr. Lance Anderson<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dental fillings can wear out and fail after years of use. 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