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Filling washed away
A few years ago I had filling in my upper jaw tooth. Now slowly it has been washing away. So is that possible to refill it or should I remove it completely ???
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Yes ,first n foremost take an x-ray and make sure that there is no infection in the tooth
If not so ,remove the old filling and redo new filling
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kindly visit nearby dentist for futhur management
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Yes it can be refill
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visit dentist near to u
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Yes it can be redone .first accessment of tooth is necessary
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visit your nearest dentist for the same
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don't try to remove it yourself.
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Yes it can be refilled for sure
Visit a dentist nearby and get it filled
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Kindly visit your nearest dental surgeon and get an oral examination done.
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Hello sir, if only your filling is gone without any other symptoms you can refill it by visiting your dentist. I would advise you to visit your dentist for the better understanding of your condition.
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visit your dentist
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Old filling has to be removed and replaced by a new filling. Get an X-ray done to confirm there is no infection in the tooth
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You have to remove it check what is beneath the filling is there decay . Clean and redo the filling
After rechecking on the x-ray
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go To yr dentist and get it checked
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Dr. Ramandeep
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Mohali
Hi. Whether re filling needed or other treatment totally depends on condition of tooth below remaining filling. For that x ray may be needed. Take care.
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