Fillings
Tooth decay destroys part of the tooth. A cavity is left behind after tooth decay. The dentists clean away the decay inside the cavity which still contains the bacteria to prevent the spread and damage to the tooth. Dental filling is used to restore the function, integrity and morphology of missing tooth structure. There are different types of fillings.
- Amalgam (Silver colored) – It is made of mercury, silver, tin, copper and other materials
- Composite fillings (tooth colored) – they are made from powdered glass quartz, silica or other ceramic particles added to a resin base. The shade can be matched to your teeth.
- Gold inlays and onlays (gold colored) — An inlay is small and placed on the biting surface of the tooth. An onlay can cover a larger area of the tooth. Gold is a long-lasting, hard wearing filling material and lasts for years.
- Porcelain inlays (tooth colored) — it is an expensive filling and usually requires two dental appointments. It can be matched to your tooth color.
Laser cavity detection helps us to illuminate the smallest of cavities and areas of decay before they become visible to the naked eye. It allows us to fill cavities while they are small and helps preserve healthy tooth structure. If you have amalgam fillings now, we can even replace them with composite ones. To learn more, call us at Apollo Dental and schedule a dental examination.
After regular teeth cleanings, fillings are the second most common dental treatment. We can fill cavities and stop decay with durable tooth colored resin that blends in seamlessly with your natural teeth. The tooth colored fillings can be customized to match your tooth shade. Please discuss with our Apollo Dental team to find the best solution for you.
These filling are durable can generally last 10-12 years before it needs to be replaced.
The process of filling does not happen where the nerves are, so you will not be feeling pain in the process of filling. If the sensitive teeth require a deep filling then you can feel a little pain because it will be closer to the nerves.
Before the process of filling the cavities dentist will numb your teeth to avoid discomfort during the process. After this dentist will drill out the decay from the tooth and replace it with the filling.
To be very short, the answer would be no. In the complete process after removing the decay, the particular place needs to be filled with filling to stop further damage.
If a large filling is used in the process so it may weaken the tooth and this will fail the filling.
Nowadays the process of filling a cavity is easier. Many ways can be done without any use of needles and numbing.
There are two types of dental filling available that are amalgam and composite.
Amalgam filling is the safest filling and it is found to be a long-lasting treatment for dental decay.
Both the filling is standard among most dental offices, the major difference can be white sealant would look more natural than a silver filling.
These fillings can last for 10 years or maybe for a longer period with the right healthcare.
The silver filling will last for at least 10 to 15 years.
The food you may need to avoid is chips, peanuts, ice-hard candies, caramel this can cause a break or crack a tooth or pull out the filling.
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