{"id":127,"date":"2017-01-04T12:25:50","date_gmt":"2017-01-04T17:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentalcareofwaldorf.com\/blog\/?p=127"},"modified":"2020-04-16T12:33:56","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T16:33:56","slug":"the-lifetime-of-dental-fillings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentalcareofwaldorf.com\/blog\/the-lifetime-of-dental-fillings\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lifetime of Dental Fillings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tooth that gets affected by dental caries or decay will receive a filling. This filling may be directly or indirectly placed, but regardless, it is supposed to restore the aesthetics and functionality of the tooth. After a tooth receives a filling, it is good as new, but it does not necessarily mean that it won\u2019t ever need replacement or repair. The lifetime of dental<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-131 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/dentalcareofwaldorf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Woman-Sitting-On-Dental-Chair-300x200.png\" alt=\"Woman Sitting On Dental ChairWoman Sitting On Dental Chair\" width=\"518\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentalcareofwaldorf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Woman-Sitting-On-Dental-Chair-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/dentalcareofwaldorf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Woman-Sitting-On-Dental-Chair-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/dentalcareofwaldorf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Woman-Sitting-On-Dental-Chair.png 978w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dentalcareofwaldorf.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dentist near me\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fillings is not infinity nor is it predetermined because it is dictated by a lot of factors.In as much you would like to hold on to your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dentalcareofwaldorf.com\/tooth-colored-fillings-waldorf\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fillings <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for a lifetime, sometimes it is impossible because of the following reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Recurrence of dental decay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Even when a tooth has been cleaned and been rid of tooth decay, it may be re-infected again. This means that the filling needs to be removed, extended and replaced.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Abrasion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Due to normal wear and tear or hyperactive clenching activities such has bruxism or night grinding, the tooth filling may eventually become abraded so that a ditch is formed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Fracture <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 An existing filling may be broken or dislodged due to injury or trauma from physical blow. Sometimes a simple bite onto a hard or sticky food can cause a break or could dislodge the tooth filing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Stains and cracks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The most minor defect that your filling could incur are stains and cracks. It\u2019s part of the normal wear and tear of fillings, so expect that they all eventually need to be replaced.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even a highly skilled practitioner cannot guarantee that your dental fillings will survive in your mouth for life. Regular visits will, however, guarantee early detection of defects so make sure to visit your dentist twice a year or every six months. The preservation of one\u2019s healthy and beautiful smile is, after all, a joint effort between you and your dentist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental Care of Waldorf, Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dentalcareofwaldorf.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waldorf Dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> , MD<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A tooth that gets affected by dental caries or decay will receive a filling. 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