Dental Filling
What is Dental Filling Treatment?
Dental Filling is a treatment that is mainly used to restore missing tooth structure which could have been a result of decay as decay makes the tooth hollow. Dental Filling helps to fill the gap and protect it from further decay and filling is also used to repair broken or cracked teeth.
Dental Filling is a treatment that is mainly used to restore missing tooth structure which could have been a result of decay as decay makes the tooth hollow. Dental Filling helps to fill the gap and protect it from further decay and filling is also used to repair broken or cracked teeth.
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There are a few types of fillings, including:
Amalgam fillings: Amalgam is a silver mixture of different metals, such as copper, tin, and mercury. These fillings may be more appropriate for the back molars. The material is durable and lasts a long time.
Composite fillings: The material is tooth-colored and consists of resin and glass.
Glass ionomer fillings: The material is also tooth-colored and made of powdered glass that bonds with the teeth. These fillings release fluoride to help prevent further tooth decay.
Gold fillings: The material is an alloy of copper, gold, and other metals. These are the most durable fillings, lasting for 20 or more years.
Resin-based composite and glass ionomer fillings are less durable than amalgam fillings. However, they are also less visible and do not contain heavy metals.
What to expect during the procedure
The steps may vary, depending on the filling’s location and the materials used. But the general steps are:
The dentist applies a numbing gel to the gums. Once this has taken effect, they inject a local anesthetic into the gum.
Using a drill or another specialized tool, the dentist removes the decayed area of the tooth.
They then fill the hole in the tooth.
Lastly, they polish the filling and may adjust it so that the person’s bite feels normal.
If they use a composite filling material, the dentist also needs to “cure,” or harden, it with a special light.
Aftercare and recovery
The dentist may recommend not eating or drinking until the numbing medication wears off. This is to prevent a person from accidentally biting their tongue or the inside of their cheek.
Tooth pain after a filling
There may be some minor soreness or discomfort, and over-the-counter medication, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) should help.
Other times, pain may occur because the teeth do not fit together well due to the filling. This issue is called malocclusion, and the dentist should correct it to prevent further discomfort.
Tooth sensitivity after a filling
A person may experience increased sensitivity to hot and cold after a filling. This can occur due to minor nerve irritation, gum irritation, or inflammation due to the drilling.
These sensations typically improve with time. If they get worse instead of better, call the dentist. In some cases, the sensitivity can result from the shrinking of a composite filling.
Learn more about tooth sensitivity after a filling here.
When to contact a dentist after a filling
A person who experiences any of the following should let their dentist know:
worsening or severe pain
a fever
redness or warmth of the gums
severe tooth sensitivity
swelling
Can a person get a filling while pregnant?
It is safe to have a cavity filled during pregnancy, according to the ADA, which also notes that pregnant people have an increased risk of gingivitis and tooth decay.
Overall, it is important to keep routine dentist appointments during pregnancy
Are amalgam fillings safe?
After Dental implant surgery, one definitely feels a little discomfort or pain based on the coping capacity of the individual.
Some might have swelling also for 48 hrs which goes down after that.
Each and every individual has different coping levels and perceptions so it depends upon the individual how he feels after implant surgery.
Is it normal to feel dental feelings when teeth are closed?
When I last had a dental procedure, it was due to my upper set of baby canines remaining in my mouth despite my adult pair already having grown in.
I mostly felt sorry for the surgeon performing the procedure for having to go into my mouth.
Going into other people’s mouths doesn’t seem like the most ideal job unless it is the mouth of your significant other.
After the dental implant procedure, how did you feel?
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