FILLING

WHEN DOES ONE NEED DENTAL FILLING?

There are various signs and symptoms where fillings can be required. The symptoms could be as below:
If you come across any of the symptoms as mentioned above, then there is a chance that you need a filling. The final decision will be of your dentist after a thorough oral examination.
  • Single or multiple cavities.
  • Dark spots on the tooth.
  • Food stuck between certain areas of the teeth.
  • Fractured or Chipped or tooth.
  • Sensitivity to hot and cold food and beverage Sensitivity to hot and cold food and beverage.
Dentist filling woman's teeth and assistant helping out.

PROCEDURE

There are several steps involved in this procedure.
  • The dentist will administer a local anesthetic to numb the treatment area.
  • The affected section will be removed using drill.
  • The next step is to test the treated area to see if the decay has been completely removed.
  • The cavity will be cleaned of debris and bacteria to prepare the area for the tooth filling.
  • The filling will then be applied, and the area will be polished to ensure a flawless finish.

The Procedure for a Composite Filling

Step 1
A Decayed Tooth
Step 2
Removal of the Decayed Tooth Structure
Step 3
Insertion and Setting of the Filling Material
Step 4
Final Finishing and Polishing of the Restoration