Tooth Filling Procedures
Is your toothache preventing you from having sugary foods? When was the last time you had your dental check up done? Quite often, we overlook our dental condition and consume eatables that are harmful to our tooth leading to all sorts of dental complaints. The food particles get accumulated between the tooth and bacteria starts working on them. They release an acid, which reacts with our tooth's enamel causing it to deteriorate very slowly. This process is termed as degeneration of the enamel. Gradually this leaves dark brown stains on our teeth. If this is not treated, the process can lead to cavities. A cavity is a hole created in the tooth owing to the continuous erosion of enamel.
Cavities can be repaired using dental fillings. They are very effective in case of a partially degenerated tooth. If the tooth is completely degenerated then a mere filling cannot cure it. It should be clinically diagnosed through scanning or x-rays before outlining a suitable treatment plan.
The types of dental filling vary depending on the nature of the cavity and cost of the procedure. The most commonly used ones are amalgam fillings or otherwise known as metal fillings. Even though they are very effective, over time they become perceptible and they turn black due to deposition of food particles and other unhygienic oral habits. Composite fillings have come out with a solution to this problem. They come in organic colors and they can blend well with the typical whiteness of your tooth. For this reason they are also known as invisible fillings. They merge with the tooth very quickly and are stronger than metal fillings. Once a composite filling is applied it can be shaped into the existing structure of the tooth which invariably doesn't leave any apparent trace of a filling or fixing.
To fix the metal filling or composite filling the preliminary procedure is to clean and remove the decayed portion of the tooth. Air abrasion or a drill machine is commonly used to remove the decayed portion. A metal-cone shaped drill is used to cut through the enamel. Your dentist will approximately calculate the area of the cavity so that only the diseased portion is removed without touching the healthy tissues. Once the decayed scrap is removed your dentist will cleanse the area using antibacterial gels or sprays. The hole to be filled is then shaped according to the structure of the tooth. The tooth is then restored by using metal or composite fillings. Once the filling is done, your dentist will polish the tooth so that any unwanted particle stuck to its peripheries is thoroughly removed. It is quite natural that following the procedure your tooth would be sensitive to certain food items but within 24 hours' time it will get back to normal.
Care should be taken even after the procedure has concluded successfully. A filled tooth can get decayed over time. If the decay is very deep then you may be recommended to remove the tooth. This will result in more filling and less number of tooth in your mouth. So keep brushing and flossing regularly and get rid of your cavities at their beginning stage.
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