All I'm trying to do is figure out the heighth of the platform I will need to build to install a new shower stall. Oh and Marlin, I said that a hole was not an option for many reasons. Number one on that list is not wanting to turn a $3,000 job into a $30,000 job.
In brief: Generally.. As far as the filling itself goes, you can eat right away with tooth colored composite fillings, but should wait at least one hour with amalgam (silver) fillings. It's always best you ask your own dentist as this can vary somewhat based upon the size and location of the filling.
1 The composite may shrink when placed, producing gaps between the tooth and the filling. 2  This can lead to more cavities in areas where the filling is not making good contact with your tooth. 3  The shrinkage is reduced when your dentist places this type of filling in thin layers. 4  These fillings take more time to place.