A tooth filling is important to save the continuity of damaged teeth and maintain functionality of the teeth. Many tooth-filling materials are available in the market, including metal, plastic, glass, composite, porcelain, GIC, gold, ceramics, and amalgam. Some of these filling materials last 15 to 20 years (gold), And some last for 5 to 15 years (amalgam).
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How to manage a dislodged tooth filling with a lump in my gums?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a tooth filling that has come out, and woke with a white lump beneath it on gum, swollen lower face too on the other side of the site of lump. I had a dull, drumming pain during the night before. I rinsed with warm salt water this morning. Wondering if Flucloxacillin 500 mg whi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your tooth is probably infected which has caused the white lump on your gums. The decay has gone inside the pulp, almost touching your nerve and there is infection beneath the root of your teeth which has caused this swelling. You will have to confirm the status of your... Read Full »