Can a filling change tooth shape?

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I have had my filling between my left front tooth and side tooth replaced and now my tooth does not look straight anymore. It looks as though the tooth has tilted. Especially from the bottom, it looks slanted. Could it be that the filling has spread out and changed the shape? Is it possible that the tooth has moved? Can this be remedied?

Paul D. Kantor, DDS · Answer

It's very easy to change a tooth's shape with today's bonded composite materials. When replacing an old filling, for various reasons, the new one won't be exactly like the old one. It's possible, for instance, that more tooth structure had to be removed. Explain your concerns to your dentist, it is certainly possible to change or even redo a filling if you aren't happy with it.

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