I have a filling that's falling apart. It only hurts when I get food in it. Wo!
Question:
I have a filling that's falling apart. It only hurts when I get food in it. Would it cause a problem if?
I just left it until it does hurt?
Answers:
It hurts when you get food in it. That means that the nerve is already exposed. You are leaving it open for food and bacteria to get in and that will cause even more decay and then infection and the tooth around it is not fully supported and you could break more away. At this point, it is likely that all it needs is a filling... but if you let the cavity go too deep, you will either have to get it out or a root canal - and a crown to prevent the tooth from continuing to break away. It is best to save up the couple hundred to get it fixed NOW before it causes you any problems and costs you a lot more in the long run.