If you're worried you might have broken a filling - whether a white or metal one - it's important to visit your dentist for repair as soon as you can. We've written a short blog here on the 3 most common signs that you've broken a filling. Why do fillings crack? Your teeth are under constant pressure each day from chewing, grinding or clenching which can cause dental fillings to wear, chip or crack. If the seal between the tooth and the filling breaks down, food particles and