Dental fillings are an effective treatment to treat dental cavities, commonly caused by tooth decay.
Dental cavities can cause sensitivity and tooth pain. Even very small cracks in the top of a tooth can lead to a cavity hidden under the crown. If left unchecked, decay can spread, compromising the strength of the tooth.
If you are experiencing the following symptoms, a dental filling may be required to treat a cavity:
- Sensitivity
- Toothache
- Bad breath
- Darkening of the tooth
- Pain when biting
During your consultation, your dentist will advise you on the most appropriate course of treatment. A filling may be required to rebuild and seal the cavity, preventing further damage.
What happens during a filling treatment?
The dentist will start by numbing the area around the damaged tooth with a local anesthetic. Damaged or decayed parts of the tooth will be removed, exposing the cavity.
Your dentist will then use amalgam to fill the cavity and strengthen the inside of the tooth. Your bite will be checked and then the surface of the filling is smoothed and polished, removing rough spots.
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