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Cracked Fillings – Part 2

ByDr Susan Pan, DDS

A cracked filling is a dental restoration in your tooth that has failed because it has broken into pieces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do to minimize my risk of a Cracked Filling in the future? 
Your dentist will make recommendations to minimize your risk of a cracked filling. 


Here are some things that may be recommended:

  • Replace older fillings before they break
  • Place a dental cap or “crown” over very large fillings to protect them
  • Have your bite adjusted if it is unbalanced
  • Wear a night-time grinding appliance
  • Do not chew ice or use your teeth to open things

What will happen if I choose to do nothing about my Cracked Filling?

Bacteria can get into cracks in a filling and lead to decay under the filling material. This decay can rapidly progress into the nerve of your tooth causing a vital abscess. When this happens, the tooth requires root canal treatment or extraction to address the infection.


Excel Dental: Your go-to dentist in Hamilton Ontario Remember, with Excel Dental we are here to help!  Contact Excel Dental today and find out why Dr Susan Pan  has been a trusted resource. Serving Hamilton, Ontario, Excel Dental will make you feel right at home. Make your appointment today for patient-centered dental care and a lifetime of beautiful smiles.

Dr Susan Pan, DDS

Dentist

Dr. Susan R. Pan, DDS, is a highly qualified dentist with a long-standing engagement in the field since 1986. She was a recipient of the Dr. Gerald Z Wright Award for graduating first in her class at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario. Additionally, she worked as a clinical instructor for new dentists at the University of Western Ontario’s School of Dentistry and graduated from the Dental School of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Pan has received recognition for her exceptional work, as she was consecutively awarded the Diamond Winner for the Readers’ Choice of their Favorite Dentist by the Hamilton Spectator in 2014 and 2015, and was nominated for the same title multiple times in 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.

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