Loose or Missing Fillin

Emergencies seen immediately
No appointment necessary

What do I do if I lose a filling?

Missing fillings are not medically dire, but you will experience pain and sensitivity in the exposed tooth, so make an appointment immediately. In the meantime, you may be able to relieve discomfort several ways, such as:

  • By applying clove oil to the tooth
  • Taking an over-the-counter pain reliever
  • Patching your tooth with sugar-free gum in place of the missing filling

Why did my filling fall out?

  • Did you eat something hard, sticky, or chewy that may have broken or dislodged the filling?
  • Do you have decay beneath the filling that is softening your tooth?
  • Have you had a facial injury?

How will an emergency dentist fix my missing filling?

In most cases, a new filling will simply have to be applied. If there is a lot of decay beneath the area of the missing filling, you may have to undergo more drilling and shaping of the tooth once its cleaned to ensure the filling can be securely placed.

If you are in or around the Franklin Square area please call: (516) 565-3435. And, if you are in or around the Syosset area please call us at: (516) 348-2000.

Our Locations

Franklin Square NY

639 Hempstead Turnpike
Franklin Square, NY 11010

516-565-6565

Syosset NY

400 Jericho Turnpike
Syosset, NY 11791

516-348-8500

Levittown NY

3072 Hempstead Tpke
Levittown, NY 11756

516-865-6565

Areas of Service

We provide emergency dental care to residents in Nassau County, Long Island, including: Town of Oyster Bay, Town of Hempstead, Town of North Hempstead, City of Glenn Cove, City of Long Beach, Woodbury, Jericho, Syosset, Plainview, Hicksville, Elmont, Franklin Square, Garden City, Malverne, Lake Success, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, Valley Stream, Hempstead, West Hempstead, Levittown, Famingdale, Massapequa, Wantagh, Bellmore, East Meadow, Amityville, Seaford, Bellmore, and Plainedge