After getting a filling, it's important to follow proper care to ensure healing and protect your restoration. Wait until the numbness from anesthesia fully wears off before eating or chewing to avoid accidental injury. This is especially important for children—monitor them closely to ensure they don’t bite their lips or tongue.

During the first 24 hours, steer clear of sticky, hard, or crunchy foods that may damage the filling. Some sensitivity to hot or cold is completely normal and should improve within a few days. If discomfort continues beyond that, please call our office. With the right care, your filling can last for years and support your overall dental health.

What to Do After Your Filling:

• Wait to eat or chew until all numbness from anesthesia has gone away.

• Supervise children carefully after treatment. Make sure they do not eat while numb or accidentally bite their lips or tongue.

• Avoid sticky, hard, or crunchy foods for 24 hours to prevent dislodging the filling.

• Mild sensitivity to temperature or pressure is normal and should subside within a few days.

• Contact our office if discomfort or pain lasts more than a few days.