Toothache, filling fell out (i think). - General Health Message Board

dusk_and_summer · 12-05-2006, 12:35 PM

I have a toothache in one of my back teeth (where I had a filling). I'm pretty sure that three months ago my filling fell out! Should I see a dentist urgently? It's going to be pretty hard to get an appointment before christmas so I hope I can. How long does it take for cavities to worsen? Pretty quickly or not?

Misty800 · 12-05-2006, 12:41 PM

The most important thing to think about is how soon to get the tooth filled again to prevent the tooth from cracking. If it cracks, you will need a lot more dental care and it comes to big bucks.

Call for an appt. and tell them it is urgent to prevent the tooth from breaking.