If so, it’s time to get your teeth fixed. Dental fillings are the best way to repair cavities and restore your smile. Fillings are quick, painless procedures that only take about 15 minutes of your day. And the best part is that they can be done right in our office! We use state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to ensure that every patient has an easy experience with us.
You don’t need any anesthesia or numbing agents for dental fillings because we use advanced technology to make sure you feel nothing during the procedure itself. There will be some slight discomfort after treatment when the numbing wears off, but this should subside within a few hours at most. Our team is dedicated to making sure you leave our office feeling better than ever before! Call today if you want more information on how we can help treat your tooth decay problem once and for all!
Dental fillings restore the function and aesthetics of teeth that have large cavities, cracks, or other issues. Dental fillings come in many forms depending on what material is needed to fill the cavity. Dental fillings can be made up of gold, silver amalgam (metal), resin composite resins (plastic), or porcelain (ceramic), among other materials. Dental composites are tooth-colored, while older dental amalgam restorations were silver in color. There are both mercury-free and mercury-based dental amalgams available today for Dental Fillings. Dental amalgam may contain mercury, but there has been no evidence shown to prove it negatively affects your health when appropriately placed into a tooth by a dental professional.
Dental composites are tooth-colored materials that can be used as Dental Fillings that bond to the structure of a tooth and provide a natural look for dental restorations. dental restorations may include dental crowns, dental bridges, or denture repair. Composite resins cure under a unique light source called a curing light and will typically last 5-10 years before needing replacement depending on several factors, including chewing habits, grinding teeth, grinding at night while sleeping and how frequently you see your DDS for cleanings. More frequent dental cleaning appointments can help extend the life of your dental restoration(s).
Some patients who grind their teeth (bruxism) or clench their teeth (temporomandibular joint dysfunction – TMJD) may need dental denture repair. Denture repair is used to repair Dental Denture(s) that have become loose, broken, or damaged somehow. Denture repair can help you avoid replacing your entire dental denture and is typically much more economical than total denture replacement, which could cost thousands of dollars.
Dental fillings are placed by a dental professional after an examination has determined the location of any decay within the tooth. The examination also allows them to determine if all decay can be removed with their special tools or if part of your tooth will remain. Dentistry by the Sea may choose to place a dental filling over top of any remaining area of your tooth. Dental fillings can be made up of gold, silver amalgam (metal), resin composite resins (plastic), or porcelain (ceramic), among other materials, and they will be shaped and polished to match the shape and size of your natural teeth. Dental composites are tooth-colored, while older dental amalgam restorations were silver in color. Dental fillings may include dental crowns, dental bridges, or denture repair. Composite resins cure under a special light source called a curing light and will typically last 5-10 years before needing replacement depending on several factors, including chewing habits, grinding teeth, grinding at night while sleeping and how frequently you see your DDS for cleanings.
Cavity Fillings can be a scary thing to think about. Fortunately, dentistry has come a long way since the days of putting metal fillings in your teeth. You may have heard that dental work is no longer painful, but you might still not know what to expect when it comes time for your appointment. We hope to answer some questions and share our top tips for getting through cavity fillings with as little pain as possible with this post. Call us today or schedule an appointment online if you want more information on how cavities are treated! We’ll go over treatment options during your consultation so call Dentistry by The Sea at (954) 771-1117 now!
