Can a loose filling cause pain?
Can a loose filling cause pain? When a filling comes loose, it exposes the inner tooth to harmful bacteria, pressure, heat and cold. Exposure to these things will inflame and irritate the dentin and nerves, causing pain and discomfort. Food may also find its way into the tooth via the gap left by the loose filling. Is a loose filling an emergency? Broken or loose fillings are rarely considered an emergency, but because they can be painful we treat it as an emergency dental visit. The pain you experience is often due to exposed tooth tissue that is sensitive to...