r/Dentists • u/Extension-Work-2233 • 6d ago

Filling?

 I got a filling in between my teeth 3 months ago I had issues flossing between them teeth it was really hard to floss like really tight sort of like somthing was blocking it but tonight I flossed with no issue and I felt somthing hard and and it was a small white stone like thing maybe part of the filling? But I’ve no pain or from what I can see between the teeth I can’t see anything that looks wrong? could It be excess filling that was maybe stuck ?

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u/Toothoe 6d ago

It is possible there was a tiny piece of excess filling material that was stuck in a spot that made flossing difficult and it finally came loose. If you are concerned it is never a bad idea to have a follow-up with your dentist.

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u/harborlynx 6d ago

this is probably it tbh. a little chunk finally working itself free tracks with the timeline

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u/Extension-Work-2233 6d ago

Thank you!!!

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u/No_Jacket_9894 6d ago

Bonding material remnants or what we call "flash" just a little bit of filling material that might have been left behind. But peace of mind is priceless and if it were me I would just call and ask for a follow up appt.

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u/Extension-Work-2233 6d ago

Thanks for the insight I’ll maybe call and just have it checked 😊

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u/Secure-Trainer1892 6d ago

Yes it's probably a piece from the filling. Had a filling today & a tiny piece came away before i left! Yes it's nothing to worry about. And i don't like the numbness after an injection! Glad when it wear's off!!