Monday, March 7, 2011

I have two composite resin fillings that have started to turn gray.Why are they doing this?

The first filling got a small gray spot that has expanded to the entire filling and the second one just started to do the same thing. I saw a dentist a year ago and he said there might be some decay but didnt say anything else about it. I don't have dental insurance so I am trying to prevent anything expensive in the future.
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Sometimes the fillings get discolored if those are not smooth enough. Ask your dentist to polish first to see if the filling can be restored. However, if there is decay then most likely you will need to get the fillings replaced. Make sure you get the fillings polished nicely after those are done to prevent quick discoloration.
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