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Cavities can’t go untreated. They will only get worse and that leads to larger cavities, a possible infection, a likely root canal or tooth extraction. The simplest way to deal with a cavity is to get a dental filling. At 11 Dental, we do dental fillings in under an hour in most cases and have filling materials to choose from that meet your needs.
Dental fillings aren’t what they once were. You once could spot who had fillings from the silver amalgam that showed when they laughed. Those days are gone. People today no longer get silver amalgam fillings, although they are still available. The primary reason for the reduction of this technique is safety. Silver amalgam fillings contained small traces of mercury, which has proven to be unhealthy. At the same time, people prefer the look of fillings that blend into their natural teeth where no one can spot them.
Getting a dental filling typically isn’t done the same day as your exam. That is a separate appointment and usually takes about an hour. However, it depends on the extent of the cavity
At the filling appointment, staff will numb the area where filling work will be done. A local anestethic is administered by needle. Staff first numb the gum where the injection goes to prevent pain. Your gum will be numb in minutes
The dentist will clean out the cavity and disinfect it to remove all bacteria and debris. They may use both hand tools and power dental equipment to do this so there may be some noise. You should only feel pressure from the work.
The dentist will then fill the cavity with the material recommended or chosen by you. They shape it to fit with the shape of your tooth so no one will know it’s a filling.
The material hardens in a few minutes. The dentist then continues to work with it for a seamless blend into your tooth.
The dentist will give you aftercare instructions for you to follow for a few days until your filling completely sets. They may also give you an antibiotic to prevent infection.
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