Fillings are colored resin composites made up of a special plastic composite.
Typical Issues:
Filling cavities stops tooth decay from spreading. Left unchecked, cavities can grow, causing pain and may eventually necessitate a root canal, crown, or tooth extraction.
Without treatment, cavities can grow and may eventually require a root canal, crown, or tooth extraction. Filling cavities prevents these procedures and further damage to the tooth.
What to Expect:
To tooth is numbed with a local anesthetic.
The dentist removes the decayed portion of the tooth.
The tooth surface is prepared to accept the filling by making the surface area rough.
The composite resin is inserted in the cavity in small increments. A dental light is applied between applications to harden the resin.
After the composite has been applies, the dentist shapes the material to give it a natural look.
Fillings
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