A dental filling falling out of a tooth may feel like a strange 'pop' — or you may feel nothing at all. When a filling falls out, rinse your mouth with warm water. If the tooth is causing pain, you can take over-the-counter pain medication. Avoid chewing on that side of your mouth. You can temporarily protect the tooth with dental cement available at pharmacies. Call your dentist to schedule an appointment as soon as possible — ideally within a day or two. Do not try to re-cement the filling yourself. Your dentist will remove any remaining filling material, clean the tooth, and place a new filling or a crown if the tooth damage is extensive.
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