Fillings
A healthy smile starts with regular dental care, including fillings.
Dental Fillings - Restoring your smile
Fillings are used to repair cavities and restore damaged teeth. Dentists carefully fill in areas of decay or damage to prevent further problems and maintain a healthy smile.
There are various types of fillings, including traditional amalgam and tooth-colored options like composite resin and porcelain. The choice of material depends on factors such as the location of the cavity, your preferences, and the dentist’s recommendations.
With proper care, some dental fillings can last for many years, often up to two decades. Regular dental check-ups are essential to monitor the condition of your fillings and address any potential issues early on.
Fillings: Restoring your smile, one tooth at a time.
What are dental fillings?
Types of fillings: Common materials include:
- Amalgam: A silver-colored alloy that’s durable and affordable.
- Composite resin: A tooth-colored material that blends in with your natural teeth.
- Gold: A very strong and durable option, often used for large fillings.
The filling process:
- Numb your tooth with local anesthesia.
- The dentist removes the decayed or damaged part of the tooth.
- They clean the cavity to prevent further decay.
- Fill the hole with dental filling material.
- The filling material is placed and shaped to match the tooth’s surface.
- The filling is hardened with a special light or chemical.
The benefits of dental fillings!
- Treat decay: Prevent cavities from worsening.
- Strengthen teeth: Support weakened tooth structure.
- Preserve teeth: Avoid more invasive procedures like crowns or root canals.
- Restore function: Allow you to chew and bite comfortably.
- Improve appearance: Match the color of your natural teeth.
- Last a long time: With proper care, fillings can last for many years.
