Caries/Tooth decay
Decay makes a hole in the tooth. Dental filling helps to fill this gap and protect it from further decay. Fillings are also used to repair broken/worn teeth.
Cases Treated at
Kallur Dentistry
Case - 1 Silver Filling
Case 2- Composite Filling
Case 3- Composite Filling
Case 4- Composite Filling
When does one need dental filling?
Various symptoms where fillings may be required
- A hole in your tooth
- Dark spots on the tooth
- Food lodgment in the teeth
- Chipped or broken tooth
- Sensitivity to hot and cold food and beverage
Procedure
- We examine the tooth and if required an x-ray would be done for additional information
- Then the decayed area of the tooth is prepared to receive a filling
- A filling is then placed in the prepared cavity
Consequence
Consequence of not getting a dental filling done:
The decay will reach the nerve which will eventually cause pain & pus formation which requires one to undergo a root canal treatment or even tooth removal
Types of dental fillings
01. Composite filling
These are of the same color as your teeth. These are preferred if a person does not want their filing to be seen.
02. Silver filling
Silver filling is comparatively inexpensive but has a metallic color.
Post treatment care for dental filling
- If anesthesia was given, before you start chewing, make sure that the anesthesia is worn off
- Do not eat on silver filled tooth side for 2 days. Use the other side of the mouth.
- Do not bite on very hard things like areca nut at all
- You might feel sensitivity of teeth or soreness around your gum area; this may last only for a few days. If it is for more than a month please call us 085508 55855
- Maintain a good oral hygiene routine like brushing & flossing
- Visit us every 6 months for check up, so that problems can be detected even before they become big
Frequently Asked Questions
The longevity of dental filling depends on the extent of tooth decay and how well you take care of your filling. The life of filling varies from 2 years to 10 years.
Call us for an appointment as soon as your dental filling comes out.