How Dental Fillings Are Done In Humble TX -

How Dental Fillings Are Done In Humble TX

Today, almost everyone in the country has dental fillings and majority of us had our very first dental filling at a very young age. They are widely known for their use of treating dental cavities. When we were kids, our parents would tell us not to eat too much candy because they didn’t want to end up bringing us to the dentist to get our cavities filled. But, we didn’t have much of a choice because all those sour straws and gummy worms definitely tasted good the time.

In the past, gold and silver amalgam were the most commonly used types of dental fillings in Humble TX. Silver amalgam dental fillings are a mix of copper, tin, mercury, zinc, and silver. Because of the toxicity of mercury, dentists are now using porcelain and dental composites.

Even though they are more expensive, porcelain and dental composite fillings are much safer and more aesthetically appealing. For this reason, a lot of patients that have silver amalgam fillings are now opting to get them replaced with composite or porcelain fillings. If you want to do the same thing, you need to make sure that the replacement procedure is going to be carried out by a dental filling specialist.

The Uses Of Dental Fillings

Dental fillings are also known as a type of dental restoration because most of them are done to save or maintain the integrity of teeth. In order for your dentist to successfully treat a dental cavity, she needs to remove the decayed part of your tooth first before the filling can be done. If your tooth is worn out, cracked, or has chipped, the damaged part can also be repaired with a dental filling. When a root canal is performed, a dental filling is also used to replace the pulp that has been removed so that the leftover empty space gets filled.

Teeth that have been worn out due to the patient’s diet, age, or because of teeth grinding, can also be fixed by dental fillings wherein they are used not only to protect the underlying sensitive areas and nerves but also to restore the overall look and feel of the affected teeth.

Like any other type of dental procedure, the affected tooth needs to be prepared to accept the filling. The type of filling that’s going to be used will determine the length and intensity of the procedure. Fillings are divided into 6 different classes from Class I to Class VI. Each class is specifically designed for a specific type of tooth; the area of the tooth where the filling is going to be applied; and the direction of the filling.

Do you have a tooth ache or want to look into replacing those old silver fillings in your teeth? Give us a call or fill out the form on this page to set up an appointment.

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