You might not even have a toothache, but go to your dentist for a routine checkup.
This includes X-rays, and in those X-rays he can see even the smallest of cavities starting.
He will want to fix them before they get worse.
Your dentist will need to see inside your mouth, so open wide and try to be still.
He is not going to hurt you.
He may use a small metal tooth pick and a mirror to see around the backs of your teeth.
He is looking at your mouths health as a whole and that includes your tongue and gum.
When he does decide you need a filling do not worry you will not feel it.
He uses a topical numbing agent for the tissue and then injects what is needed inside, but like I said you will not feel any pain.
If you do, tell him and he will stop.
The whole procedure usually takes less than an hour, and you can go back to work, or not.
A filling is great for cavities, as most look natural and they won't result in the loss of your tooth.
Cavities are fixed with fillings.
Fillings are probably the most common type of dental work done as they provide an easy way to repair a tooth that is suffering from decay back to its original shape and strength.
The procedure is quite easy.
He will inject Novocain into your gum to numb the area up so you will not feel a thing.
Then with his dental tools he will remove the bad area of decay from the tooth.
He will clean a good margin and then fill the area with special dental material that will act like the original tooth.
The whole procedure from going into the office to getting the filling and leaving will take up to an hour.
You will be out and ready to go in no time.
Since your mouth will be numb for a few hours it is advised that you do not eat or drink anything, but after the numbing wears off you can go about life.
Do not chew on the new filling for a day.
The filling material works by sealing off the area so no more decay or bacteria can get into the tooth, helping the tooth to stay strong and prevent future decay.
There are many materials that can be used to fill the tooth.
There really is no best kind as several factors can come into play.
Types of tooth fillings: • Gold • Silver • Porcelain • Composite resin The type of material used will depend on your body's reaction to the filler, the contour of the tooth that needs filling and where the tooth is that needs to be filled.
Front teeth use certain kinds as well as the larger molars.
Gold fillings seem to be the favorite.
This could be because the significance of gold is more esteemed.
But to be honest gold fits well with teeth and will last many years.
The downside is that gold fillers have to be made in the lab and cemented to the tooth and it takes several visits for the dentist to complete the filling.
Also because gold is worth more it costs more to fill the tooth.
Now silver fillings are cheaper than the gold but too seem to be quite opposed to to wear.
Their color is dark and so is more noticeable by others; say than over the porcelain colors that blend into the established tooth.
Silver fillings are not recommended for areas of your mouth that are visible, particularly the front teeth.
The most common filling material is the composite filling, as they match the color of your teeth.
When dentists choose the composite filling, the make up the mixture and place it wetly into the cavity they want filled.
They let it dry there until it is hard, they then sand off any rough edges and you are done.
The last kind of filling is porcelain.
Porcelain is very ordinary and fashioned in the lab so it can exactly match the color and hue of the tooth it is closest too.
They are made of a substance that is rather resistant to discoloration.
These delightful fillings can be pricey, costing sometimes more than gold, but they are worth it if you are looking for the natural look.
If you have a large area that needs to be filled, say the cavity or the decay has caused great damage and the tooth that will be left will not be strong enough to hold a filling then it might be recommended that you get a crown or a cap.
Before that happens the dentist will make sure that the pulp and the root of the tooth is OK, if not he will advise a root canal first.
Depending on your insurance and what you can afford he will give you the options of what crown or cap you can have.
In most cases porcelain caps are chosen as they match the other teeth.
But occasionally someone wants to pay for gold or silver.
It is important that you remember that only the dentist or oral surgeon can decide the final type of filling material he will use.
You can of course tell him what you would like and what you are willing to pay to get it, but ultimately if he doesn't think it a good idea he will not do it.
This includes X-rays, and in those X-rays he can see even the smallest of cavities starting.
He will want to fix them before they get worse.
Your dentist will need to see inside your mouth, so open wide and try to be still.
He is not going to hurt you.
He may use a small metal tooth pick and a mirror to see around the backs of your teeth.
He is looking at your mouths health as a whole and that includes your tongue and gum.
When he does decide you need a filling do not worry you will not feel it.
He uses a topical numbing agent for the tissue and then injects what is needed inside, but like I said you will not feel any pain.
If you do, tell him and he will stop.
The whole procedure usually takes less than an hour, and you can go back to work, or not.
A filling is great for cavities, as most look natural and they won't result in the loss of your tooth.
Cavities are fixed with fillings.
Fillings are probably the most common type of dental work done as they provide an easy way to repair a tooth that is suffering from decay back to its original shape and strength.
The procedure is quite easy.
He will inject Novocain into your gum to numb the area up so you will not feel a thing.
Then with his dental tools he will remove the bad area of decay from the tooth.
He will clean a good margin and then fill the area with special dental material that will act like the original tooth.
The whole procedure from going into the office to getting the filling and leaving will take up to an hour.
You will be out and ready to go in no time.
Since your mouth will be numb for a few hours it is advised that you do not eat or drink anything, but after the numbing wears off you can go about life.
Do not chew on the new filling for a day.
The filling material works by sealing off the area so no more decay or bacteria can get into the tooth, helping the tooth to stay strong and prevent future decay.
There are many materials that can be used to fill the tooth.
There really is no best kind as several factors can come into play.
Types of tooth fillings: • Gold • Silver • Porcelain • Composite resin The type of material used will depend on your body's reaction to the filler, the contour of the tooth that needs filling and where the tooth is that needs to be filled.
Front teeth use certain kinds as well as the larger molars.
Gold fillings seem to be the favorite.
This could be because the significance of gold is more esteemed.
But to be honest gold fits well with teeth and will last many years.
The downside is that gold fillers have to be made in the lab and cemented to the tooth and it takes several visits for the dentist to complete the filling.
Also because gold is worth more it costs more to fill the tooth.
Now silver fillings are cheaper than the gold but too seem to be quite opposed to to wear.
Their color is dark and so is more noticeable by others; say than over the porcelain colors that blend into the established tooth.
Silver fillings are not recommended for areas of your mouth that are visible, particularly the front teeth.
The most common filling material is the composite filling, as they match the color of your teeth.
When dentists choose the composite filling, the make up the mixture and place it wetly into the cavity they want filled.
They let it dry there until it is hard, they then sand off any rough edges and you are done.
The last kind of filling is porcelain.
Porcelain is very ordinary and fashioned in the lab so it can exactly match the color and hue of the tooth it is closest too.
They are made of a substance that is rather resistant to discoloration.
These delightful fillings can be pricey, costing sometimes more than gold, but they are worth it if you are looking for the natural look.
If you have a large area that needs to be filled, say the cavity or the decay has caused great damage and the tooth that will be left will not be strong enough to hold a filling then it might be recommended that you get a crown or a cap.
Before that happens the dentist will make sure that the pulp and the root of the tooth is OK, if not he will advise a root canal first.
Depending on your insurance and what you can afford he will give you the options of what crown or cap you can have.
In most cases porcelain caps are chosen as they match the other teeth.
But occasionally someone wants to pay for gold or silver.
It is important that you remember that only the dentist or oral surgeon can decide the final type of filling material he will use.
You can of course tell him what you would like and what you are willing to pay to get it, but ultimately if he doesn't think it a good idea he will not do it.
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