A Look At Fillings
A Look At Fillings
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| A Look At Fillings |
Fillings
are very common with dental work, as they present a way to repair a tooth that
has suffered from decay or a cavity back to it’s original shape. When performing a filling, the dentist will
remove the decayed area of the tooth, clean around it, then fill in the area
that he has removed with a special material that will cater to the shape and
form of the tooth.
Fillings
work by closing out the area where the bacteria enters into teeth, helping to
prevent any type of decay in the future.
The materials used for fillings include porcelain, gold, composite
resin, and amalgam. There is really no
best type of filling, as several factors come into play. Your reaction to different material, the
shape of the tooth, extent of repair, and where the filling is needed will be
determining factors as to what material is used with your filling.
The
gold fillings that are used are made in a laboratory, then cemented into place
by the dentist. Gold material fits well
with the gums, and can last you for many years.
Gold is considered by many to be the best, although it is also the most
expensive and will require you to visit the dentist several times before the
filling will be complete.
Silver
fillings on the other hand, are less expensive than gold materials and they can
be quite resistant to wear. With their
color being dark, they are easier to notice than composite or porcelain
fillings, and aren’t recommended for visible areas of the mouth, especially the
front teeth. Composite fillings are a
common type of material, as they match the color of your teeth. The material that makes up the composite
filling is mixed then placed directly in the cavity, where it hardens. They last several years, although composite
isn’t recommended for large cavities, or areas where they may chip.
The
final type of filling is porcelain.
Porcelain is very common, and produced in lab where it will be matched
to your teeth then bonded to the affected tooth. Porcelain fillings match the color of your teeth,
and are resistant to any type of staining.
The costs for porcelain fillings can be very expensive, some costing as
much as gold fillings.
If
a cavity, decay, or even a crack has managed to damage a large area of the
tooth, you may need a crown or a cap. If
the decay has managed to get to the nerve, you may end up needing a root canal
to get rid of the dead pulp. When the
dentist decides he can fill your tooth, he will remove the cavity then fill the
hole with a material listed above.
Depending on your insurance and what you can afford, you can choose
which one you want or take his recommendation.
In most cases, porcelain or composite fillings will be recommended. Gold fillings are popular, although most
people want a filling that will match the natural color of their teeth.
Keep
in mind that only a dentist can make the decision regarding fillings. When you visit for your routine checkup, the
dentist will look in your mouth and use instruments that will let him examine
the surfaces of your teeth. If he finds
any cavities, he will usually recommend a filling. You won’t feel anything, as he will numb the
area he is going to be filling. It
normally takes less than an hour, and you’ll be up and at ‘em before you know
it. A filling is great for cavities, as
most look natural and they won’t result in the loss of your tooth.
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