If you have a composite filling, you're in luck! You can eat or drink right after the procedure. A composite filling hardens immediately under UV light. Still, your dentist might recommend that you wait at least two hours before eating because your cheeks and gums might be a little numb from the anesthetic.Aug 4, 2020
How long can you eat after composite filling?
Composite (white/tooth-colored) filling. A composite filling hardens immediately once a dentist puts a blue UV light on your tooth. You can usually eat as soon as you leave your dentist's office. However, your dentist may recommend waiting for at least 2 hours before chewing on the filling if you're still numb.Mar 23, 2020
Can you eat chips after composite filling?
After getting a filling, it is best to stay away from foods like granola, chips, peanuts, ice, hard candies, popcorn, hard breads, caramel, and gum. If you’re eating a food that could crack a tooth or pull out a filling, stop eating the food.Jul 6, 2020
When can I eat hard food after a filling?
It is best to avoid very hot or cold foods immediately after getting a filling. Dentists recommend patients who have had tooth filling to wait at least 2 hours before they resume eating anything. Even then, you should avoid very hard or sticky foods.
Can I eat crunchy foods with fillings?
No matter your filling type, you should avoid certain foods for a maximum of one week after you have a cavity filled. Stay away from anything sticky, crunchy, sugary, acidic, and very hot or cold. Instead, you can have soft healthy foods like bananas, a cool (not cold!) fruit smoothie, or lukewarm vegetable soup.Aug 4, 2020