Ceramic Filling Feels Gritty

Is it possible to get these surfaces polished down without needing novacain.

Ceramic filling feels gritty.

I ve included a picture so you ll have an idea of what material the filling was made of. However they can last 20 years or longer. It is not the sugar causing the problem. It feels that way when i rub my tongue against it.

It is normal to have a slight sand paper feel for 24 48 hrs after the filling but should feel nice and slick after that. Particularly with amalgam fillings and their mixture of silver and other. Resin composite and ceramic. Dental fillings break down fillings have a life expectancy of eight to 10 years.

3 less toxic goodbye mercury amalgam fillings. Composite fillings made of a material that matches your own tooth color may need replacing after five years. Resin composite fillings are a soft plastic that is blended with ceramic or glass to help make them stronger. Is it normal or should i go back and get it smoothed out or something.

They bond with your teeth helping to seal a cavity against leakage to prevent decay around the filling. Amalgam fillings which are silver in color can also last up to 15 years. When the fillings in your mouth start to break down food and bacteria can get underneath them and can cause decay deep in the tooth. I had the filling 2 days ago and it still feels like that.

That is what i am trying to obtain from mine and it is not working. It s also what helps to reduce dirt and debris sticking and also makes it easy to remove bird droppings and bug splatters. This is regarded as having hydrophobic properties or water repellency. If the filling feels rough you should return to your dentist and have it further polished.

But cannoli cream that you get at the bakery is so smooth. Meanwhile well installed ceramic fillings can last up to 20 years or so in a patient s mouth which is certainly a blessing in numerous ways. Tooth colored fillings come in two main types. Don t wait next time.

Maybe gritty is the wrong word. Also the inside part feels rough as well. The filling still doesn t feel right but i went to the dentist today and she said that it s probably because the margin isn t satisfactory which is why she wants to redo it. Ceramic fillings can last about 7 years.

It is the normal ricotta cheese consistency lumpy. Since the ceramic coating is so flat and slippery it very difficult for the ceramic coating to stick to the coating. Safety of materials is positive focus when discussing ceramic fillings. Why is my cannoli filling gritty.

Thanks for the suggestion. I also had to go back on friday as the tooth decided it didn t like my toothpaste and ached horribly as a result as advised by the dentist i ve changed brands which. I just had 4 fillings 2 on the right side at the top 2 on the left side on the bottom both molars and now when i brush my tongue against them it feels rough and gritty. These fillings are good.

I figured that it would smooth over in time but it hasn t.