Dental Fillings
Dental fillings are used to treat dental caries, which are more popularly referred to as tooth decay and/or cavities. These cavities are caused by acid waste products from bacteria in your mouth that feed on sugars and starch. The reason why you should watch your diet and cut down on sugary and starchy food is because of tooth decay risk (among many other complications).
One of the primary ways your dentist can go about treating your cavity is by removing the decayed portions of it and then filling it up with material known as dental or tooth filling. It’s made of different materials depending on the extent of the decay, what type of tooth is affected, and whether the tooth is visible or not when you smile.
What Is Dental Filling?
Dental filling is used to repair teeth with cavities because of oral acidity. Fillings like cement or asphalt used to fill in potholes and unevenness in the road. They’re also dependable when it comes to fixing teeth that have been worn down from misuse or abuse, such as eating cracker nuts, bruxism or tooth grinding, and nail biting. Our dentist will ultimately decide which type of filling is best suited for your specific situation or dental issue. He can also suggest putting on crowns, bridges, or veneers if fillings aren’t enough to save your tooth.
In order to determine the type of filling that works best for you, your dentist will need to first determine the extent of the decay, the location of the decay (molars versus incisors and canines), the type and cost of the filling material that works best for you, the extensiveness of your insurance coverage, and the type of problem that requires fixing (a broken tooth versus cavities). Just remember that fillings can’t save a tooth with a cavity so big that barely any tooth enamel or dentin is left.
What Steps Are Involved in Filling a Tooth?
Here are the steps involved in filling in a tooth with a tooth filling.
Anesthesia: Some cases we need the area will have to be numbed first care of anesthesia. The dentist will first inject local anesthetic into your gum via injection to make the area around your tooth insensitive to pain as the affected tooth is filled.
Drilling: Next, the dentist will typically use a drill to remove the decayed material of the tooth since the filling won’t be able to stick to the tooth if it’s on compromised or non-solid “ground”. He might instead use a laser or abrasion instrument as well.
Probing and Testing: Afterwards, Our dentist should test or probe the affected tooth and its cavity or damage to know if all the decayed material has been removed. After only the healthy parts of the tooth are left will your dental healthcare professional prepare the missing space for filing purposes.
Cleanup: The first thing the dentist will do is clean up the space for the filling. It’s for the sake of removing bacteria and remaining debris from the cavity or the cracks of the damaged tooth. You’ll be asked to spit that out to prevent bacteria from infecting your digestive system or tainting your bloodstream.
Filling: After the area has been suitably roughed up and cleaned, then the filling is put into your tooth. Sometimes, a light is shone on the filling to make it harder faster, but it depends on the material. You will be made to bite down on sanding paper to grind the filling out. The dentist will polish and finish the filling after it’s been placed onto your tooth.
What is the Clinical Procedure for Fillings?
This depends on the reason for prescribing the treatment, in some instances there is no need for drilling or preparation of your tooth, the need for local anesthesia may also be eliminated.
Our dentists select the shade of composite that matches your tooth. The tooth surface will be etched with an acid gel then coated with a liquid that allows the tooth coloured resin to bond to your tooth. The composite resin is then sculpted, shaped and hardened with a special light. The material will be further trimmed and shaped. Once this has been completed, meticulous polishing will be undertaken.
The filling procedure is normally completed during a single visit of 15-30 minutes. However, this may be longer or involve multiple visits depending on the extent, complexity and number of restorations you require.
Find out more about the filling procedures available at the shanti dentals in Rohini, Delhi by calling us on +91-93-1001-2929. Get in touch to book your filling appointment today.
Fillings may need replaced if they have become worn, fractured, debonded or decay grew around the margin. You are also able to get your filling replaced if you find its appearance to no longer be aesthetically acceptable.
See Your Dentist Regularly
Regular exams and cleanings will help you prevent problems and identify them early so they can be addressed in the most effective way possible.
Keep these tips in mind and enjoy a healthy mouth and teeth during winter. If you have to face Any kind of Dental Problem Call Us: +91 93-1001-2929 & Dr. Rajesh Bansal provides quality dental care at an affordable price to patients in Rohini.
