Does a filling for a cavity last forever?!
Question: No, cavity fillings don't last forever. Amalgam (silver) fillings do last somewhat longer, on average, than composite (white) fillings -- estimates range from 9-15 years for amalgam and 6-8 for composite, although technology is improving all the time, so yours *may* last a bit longer than average.
Keep in mind when interpreting study results that some people may not replace their fillings until well after they should, artificially inflating the averages.
Answers: No, cavity fillings don't last forever. Amalgam (silver) fillings do last somewhat longer, on average, than composite (white) fillings -- estimates range from 9-15 years for amalgam and 6-8 for composite, although technology is improving all the time, so yours *may* last a bit longer than average.
Keep in mind when interpreting study results that some people may not replace their fillings until well after they should, artificially inflating the averages.
No, just for a few years. You will eventually get it off.
No .i guess....sometimes by time it get pulled by using gum and shewing stuff...
No but it can last for many years
I have some really old ones and when I had my teeth cleaned the hygienist said they were starting to break down and I might consider having them replaced. Eventually they have to be replaced, I've had some of mine for more than 20 years.
No. The life of a filling depends on many factors. The most important factor is oral hygiene. If you do not keep the area around the filling or the rest of that tooth clean enough, you can start to get a new cavity around the edge of the filling or in another part of that tooth. Also, fillings are bonded in usually. The bond eventually will fail, just like the cement that holds a crown on. While the cement or bond on dental repairs may last 20+ years, grinding, clenching, or chewing hard things like ice can cause cracking or shifting and leakage.