Getting a filling while in braces?

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#1 Post by **littleviolet** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 1:59 am

I went to my regular dentist today for my 6 monthly check up and clean. Everything was fine. Exept I have to have an old filling replaced. They can't fit me in for it until the end of Jan, but im getting braces in 2 weeks. My dentist know's im getting braces, but I don't think the receptionist who made the appointment for the filling does... will it be difficult for them to fill my tooth while I have braces on?

#2 Post by **Lynette** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 3:50 am

It won't be difficult to do your filling. Dentist are use to seeing patients with braces all the time

#3 Post by **lianas** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 3:49 pm

only problem is many people notice a change in their right after getting braces and if he gets this filling to high when your teeth arent touching right and they come back in line youll start to feel the to high filling and that tooth will start to hurt and you wont relate it back to the filling.

#4 Post by **lianas** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 3:51 pm

I meant to say a change in their bite

#5 Post by **Snowglobe32** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:56 pm

I needed a filing not long ago. I didn't have any problems. I suppose it depends on where the cavity is, my was on the top so it wasn't a problem.

#6 Post by **BraceFace2o1o** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 8:19 pm

I should imagine it will be ok. If the filling is needed on the chewing surface of the tooth, then they should be able to access it fine. Now if it's on the side/inside of a back tooth that has a molar band, it might not be so easy. If it's in a difficul place during treatment it's needed, right? So surely an Ortho could remove the bracket on that tooth to make things easier if needs be?
The 2 fillings I've had are on the chewing surface, so not inbetween teeth or on the sides, I would think most are.

#7 Post by **DrJasonKTam** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 9:24 pm

This only presents a problem in a few situations such as:

1. The bracket being put on the buccal surface where the filling requires replacement.

2. If the filling is in between the teeth and the wire is left in. If it is removed, there is generally no issue.

3. If the filling is extremely deep and ends up requiring root canal treatment, it may be recommended not to move that tooth until some healing has occurred.

If your impressions were taken for indirect bonding (see http://markhamortho.blogspot.com/2008/0 ... w-are.html for more information), then it is critical that your teeth do not change in shape at all before the braces are put on as the tray containing your braces will not conform properly to your teeth.

Hope this helps!

#8 Post by **hal2me** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 5:13 am

I had to get a filling a while back. My braces did not cause any issues. Hope this helps!

#9 Post by **Spurfy** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 5:19 pm

I just had three fillings a few weeks ago. (I can't brush and floss properly with these darned things on...) No problems that I know of, except that I had tooth pain for a few days, but I always have roving tooth pain so I don't know if it was fillings- or braces-related. So far everything seems normal.

#10 Post by **N'awlinsRach** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:21 pm

I have had to get a few fillings. I had to go have my wire taken out then go see the dentist, then go back to the ortho and have the wire replaced. It made me think abut flossing a lot more often.

#11 Post by **benj** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:09 pm

Forgot to metion a big shiny green apple, corn on the cob, blue cheese cheese and oatcakes, cashew nuts, a big green salad and anything with poppy seeds.

#12 Post by **fleur26** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 9:14 am

ive been having some fillings replaced whilst in braces and my dentist says its not a problem as they are on the biting surface of my teeth so she will be able to work around my braces. i think it depends on the individual situation and where your filling is on your tooth. if you think it might be a problem give them a call and get the receptionist to check its okay. i did this once jsut to make sure. hope you get on okay.

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