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[|Human|] I had scale and root planning done . It went well but it was found I have a Crack filling that may be cause for throbbing and inability to chew. I have appointment next week to get it checked and possibly repaired. What can I do at home until then. Also will this Crack filling cause problems to the scaling and root planing I had done
[|AI|]  Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint in case if you have a cracked filling, then it can cause the food and water to enter deep into the tooth via the cracked spaces, and it can lead to secondary infection in the tooth that can progress further and can even infect the nerves. As you already have throbbing and difficulty in chewing, it should be taken care of to prevent further damage to the tooth. As of now the only thing that you can do until you consult your dentist is to avoid chewing from the side where the tooth has a fractured filling as well as you should also keep the area clean by gargling after meals and brushing the area properly to avoid food accumulation. But get the tooth treated soon to prevent progression of decay. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor.