What are the real risks?
In our clinic at 3 Goldhawk Road in London and talking with people who travel down to see us from Manchester the main headache comes down to micro-leakage.
When resin cures under blue light, it pulls back by a hair. Over a few years, switching between hot tea and iced water makes the filling flex. Food bugs can sneak into that hairline gap and restart decay beneath the repair where you cannot see it.
Another annoyance is cold sensitivity. Drilling near the inner pulp can leave the nerve grumpy. Sipping ice water might send a brief jolt through the tooth for a couple of weeks before everything settles.
Plaque also settles easily along the join. You have to thread floss right down into that crevice every single night, or tea and red wine will leave a dirty brown line right along the bond. An electric brush helps, but an interdental stick does the real work.
Beyond that, leave plastic tags alone. Don’t crack pistachios open with your front teeth. A basic night splint will sort out any grinding while you sleep.
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The insights shared in our articles are meant to educate and inform, not to replace a face-to-face consultation. Every smile is unique, and a proper diagnosis can only be made by a qualified clinical professional. Please book an appointment with our team or consult your local dentist for advice tailored to your specific oral health needs.
