Temporary fillings can be used if you need a filling for a shorter period of time. Such situations may include protecting the tooth as a first-aid measure or root canal treatment where the tooth is filled between appointments. The filling agent used for temporary fillings should always eventually be replaced with a more suitable and durable filling.
Temporary fillings are quick and easy to apply and remove. Temporary filling agents can even be found at a pharmacy to treat a chipped tooth, for example, but always remember that a temporary filling should never be considered the final solution and they should always be replaced with a permanent filling applied by a dentist, such as a plastic or ceramic filling.
