10/15/2026
My filling doesnāt hurt. I just know itās there. š
And apparently, my tongue has appointed itself the full-time dental inspector.
Morning coffee? Check.
Driving to work? Check.
Trying to fall asleep? One more check⦠just to be sure. š
Sound familiar?
After getting a dental filling, even a tiny change can feel surprisingly noticeable.
Maybe your bite feels a little higher than before. Maybe thereās a rough edge your tongue keeps finding. Or maybe everything is fine, but the new filling just feels⦠different.
Hereās what matters: You donāt have to be in pain for something to be worth mentioning.
At Dr. Pratt, we want to know when something doesnāt feel quite right.
Sometimes a simple bite adjustment or polishing is all thatās needed. Other times, a closer look helps us understand whatās going on.
Because a filling shouldnāt have to become your tongueās newest hobby. š
š Be honest: Does your tongue investigate every little change in your mouth, too?
š Save this for the next time something feels a little off.
Robert Alan Pratt, DMD
541.276.4257