Fast, comfortable temporary fixes for broken teeth, lost fillings and loose crowns at Highfield Dental Clinic, Edgbaston.
When something breaks unexpectedly, you need help quickly. Our team can stabilise the problem, ease discomfort and plan the permanent repair with you.
A temporary repair is a short-term measure used to protect a tooth and keep you comfortable until definitive treatment can be carried out. It might be a temporary filling, a temporary crown, re-cementing a crown or bridge, or smoothing a sharp edge.
Temporary repairs are useful when a permanent restoration cannot be completed straight away, when a tooth needs time to settle, or when treatment is being carried out in stages, such as during root canal treatment or while a crown is being made.
Broken a tooth or lost a filling in Birmingham? Our experienced team can see you quickly, make you comfortable and plan the proper repair.
Temporary repairs are usually quick and straightforward. Your appointment typically involves:
Your dentist will explain how long the temporary repair should last and what to avoid so it stays in place.
Temporary materials are softer than permanent ones, so they wear and can come loose more easily. Avoid chewing sticky or very hard food on that side, clean the area gently and be careful with floss, sliding it out sideways rather than pulling it upwards.
A temporary repair is not a long-term solution and can allow decay or infection to develop if left too long. Your dentist will recommend the permanent option, which may be a filling, an inlay, an onlay, a crown, root canal treatment or, in some cases, extraction, along with the benefits, risks and costs of each.
It depends on the material and where it is in your mouth. Temporary fillings are designed to last weeks rather than years, so it is important to book the permanent repair as advised by your dentist.
Often, yes, provided the crown and the underlying tooth are both sound. Keep the crown safe and bring it with you. If the tooth beneath has decayed or fractured, further treatment may be needed and we will explain your options.
Try to chew on the other side and avoid sticky, chewy or very hard foods. This reduces the chance of the temporary repair coming loose before your next appointment.
Contact us so we can arrange to replace it. Leaving the tooth exposed can cause sensitivity and allow further damage, so it is best not to wait.
Yes. A temporary repair buys time and comfort, but it does not restore the tooth long term. Your dentist will explain the permanent options and provide a written plan with costs.
Yes. We offer emergency dental appointments for problems such as pain, swelling, broken teeth and lost fillings. Please call us as early in the day as possible.
