Can I let this go for a while?!
Question:
Can I let this go for a while?
I lost a filling in my tooth. It doesn't hurt and I have a cleaning in July. Is it ok to just let it go for a month?
Answers:
Having no pain is a false indicator, you do not want to wait until a cavity gives you pain, that is a sure sign that the cavity has gone too far and is into the pulp which would require a root canal or extraction. Being that this is practically June, waiting one month is not unheard of, but it may not be taken care of at that July visit if you are scheduled with a hygienist. What you should do instead is call your dentist and explain that a filling is out, when can I come in, I am not in any pain? You will have more time to work with and scheduling will be easier for you and his office.