DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter MY FILLING IS MISSING Fillings can fall out for several reasons, including tooth decay. tooth trauma, teeth grinding, and chewing on something hard. A missing filling should be fixed by a dentist as soon as possible to avoid further decay in the affected tooth. Keep the filling, if possible, because the dentist may be able to reattach it. Swish your mouth with saltwater frequently to reduce bacteria, which contributes to tooth decay. Try to chew food on the other side of your mouth to keep food debris out of the affected tooth. Continue to clean, brush, and floss the tooth as you would normally, but do it. gently. If you're in pain, try taking a non-prescription NSAID to reduce pain and inflammation. Whether you are in our office for repairs of a missing filling, a smile makeover, or for a simple cleaning. our personal, casual, and relaxed style in providing quality dental care will help put you at ease. We'll take the time to get to know your needs, answer questions about home care of any dental issues, tell you about the latest techniques and materials, and make sure that you are comfortable. Find out just how pleasant a visit to the dentist and enhancing your smile can be call us at CARPENTER DENTAL, 507- 331-0909. Complete family dental care is available at 1086 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. P.S. While not always a dental emergency, a lost filling should I be rep ced within a few days to avoid damage and decay to the unprotected tooth. Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort, PA (570) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter MY FILLING IS MISSING Fillings can fall out for several reasons , including tooth decay . tooth trauma , teeth grinding , and chewing on something hard . A missing filling should be fixed by a dentist as soon as possible to avoid further decay in the affected tooth . Keep the filling , if possible , because the dentist may be able to reattach it . Swish your mouth with saltwater frequently to reduce bacteria , which contributes to tooth decay . Try to chew food on the other side of your mouth to keep food debris out of the affected tooth . Continue to clean , brush , and floss the tooth as you would normally , but do it . gently . If you're in pain , try taking a non - prescription NSAID to reduce pain and inflammation . Whether you are in our office for repairs of a missing filling , a smile makeover , or for a simple cleaning . our personal , casual , and relaxed style in providing quality dental care will help put you at ease . We'll take the time to get to know your needs , answer questions about home care of any dental issues , tell you about the latest techniques and materials , and make sure that you are comfortable . Find out just how pleasant a visit to the dentist and enhancing your smile can be call us at CARPENTER DENTAL , 507 331-0909 . Complete family dental care is available at 1086 Wyoming Ave. , Forty Fort . P.S. While not always a dental emergency , a lost filling should I be rep ced within a few days to avoid damage and decay to the unprotected tooth . Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort , PA ( 570 ) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com