How to Do an Emergency Dental Filling Replacement
Losing a filling can be bothersome. This is usually not an emergency but it can be painful. Oil of cloves or mouth analgesic gels can help to relieve pain. There are dental emergency kits available for a temporary fix. Use common sense and keep your mouth clean. Chew on the opposite side of your mouth. You can use some sugar-free chewing gum after rinsing your mouth for a stopgap.
- Place some sugar free chewing gum temporarily over the lost filling if you are at work or otherwise in a situation where you cannot immediately leave.
- Call your dentist to make an appointment. Losing a filling is not usually an emergency. If it is business hours you might get lucky and may be able to be seen promptly.
- Rinse your mouth out with warm to lukewarm salt or plain water. If your tooth has cracked you might need to get a temporary repair kit available at most places where they sell dental supplies.
- Bite down on something absorbent if your mouth is bleeding. Cotton wool is preferable but use what you have. Try not to swallow the blood. It can cause stomach upset.
- Rinse your mouth with an antibacterial mouthwash.
- Buy an emergency filling repair kit where dental supplies are sold. Choose the one that fits your specific problem. Some have a temporary cap.
- Use some oil of cloves soaked on a cotton ball if it is the middle of the night and you do not have any other supplies. Baby teething gel will also work.
- Avoid chewing on that side of the mouth.
- Read directions if you have a repair kit and follow them. Most will have some sort of filling cement or compound. Apply as directed after prepping. Allow to dry.
- Keep mouth clean, avoid harsh toothbrushes, and chew carefully on other side of mouth. Follow any directions the dentist may have given you if you were able to get through.
- See your dentist soon as this is only a temporary fix.