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Can a filling last forever?

I am a 28 year old female. I want to know if a filling can last forever?

3 Answers

It can, but it is almost unheard of. If a person is 90 years old, then yes, a filling for him or her may last forever.
It's possible depending on the quality and circumstances of the filling and your home care.
Certain types of fillings last longer than others. A silver filling can last up to forty years, putting aside a new cavity or breakage of the tooth or filling on a piece of bone or other hard substances.