White Tooth Fillings. Causes, symptoms, treatment and prices

 

White Tooth Fillings

WHAT IS A DENTAL TOOTH FILLING?

The Dental Tooth Filling is a technique to remove cavities from teeth. It is a process in which the tooth is filed to eliminate said decay so that it does not reach the root. When performing this action, a hole is created in the tooth that must be filled.

The best solution to prevent cavities is to maintain correct oral hygiene since cavities are produced due to the acidity of some foods, which, if not eliminated after eating them, can damage tooth enamel.

If the caries are not removed, it can lead to a more serious problem since it can overcome the internal part of the tooth, reaching the dental pulp.

STEP-BY-STEP DENTAL TOOTH FILLING. THE PROCESS

1.      Local anesthesia

2.      Removal of caries and cleaning of the cavity

3.      Tooth filling: composite adhesion

4.      Mold filling to fit the bite

The filling is performed in a less than an hour session that begins with anesthesia to avoid pain for the patient. A dental cleaning continues, removing the tissue affected by caries. Once the area of ​​caries has been cleared, the filling is placed, filling the resulting cavity, and the tooth is polished to match the patient's bite.

TYPES OF DENTAL TOOTH FILLING

There are several types of DENTAL Tooth FILLING, the most common being metal (silver, copper or gold) and resin.

Metal fillings

They last longer -up to 30 years- although aesthetically, they lose since they have a lot of contrast with the color of the teeth.

resin fillings

 Resin fillings, for their part, maintain the color of the teeth, but their duration is shorter, approximately 10 years. Within this type,  ceramic and composite  (plastic) stand out.

RECONSTRUCTION OF THE TOOTH. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE WITH THE DENTAL TOOTH FILLING?

Tooth reconstruction is a technique with the same purpose as the filling, but it is carried out when the infection of caries has reached a much greater extent and has affected the great totality of the tooth.

If the situation is so bad that it is impossible to save it with a filling or a reconstruction, it is treated with a root canal.

How long does an amalgam last?

Generally, they last about 10 years. But it also depends on how well the room is cleaned and how much care is taken.

Not to be confused with resin composite fillings, which last half as long on average.

Does a Dental Tooth Filling hurt?

Our dentists perform anesthesia as a step before the DENTAL Tooth FILLING process so that beyond the puncture of the anesthesia, it does not hurt.

How much does a filling cost? What is the price of each filling?

White Tooth Fillings are one of the cheapest treatments in dental clinics.

If you want to know what price you would need, do not hesitate to visit our dentist in Arlington VA, or if you prefer, come to your first consultation completely free of charge, where our professionals will recommend the treatment you need and solve all your doubts.

Is a filling or a reconstruction better?

It depends on the health of the tooth. Normally a DENTAL Tooth FILLING is enough if it has been spotted in time. However, if the complication is greater, the professional attending you will recommend reconstruction if necessary.

What is a cavity?

It is the deterioration of the tooth, specifically of the tissues that form it, mainly due to the intake of acidic foods and neglect of oral hygiene.

These two causes together cause the tooth enamel's erosion with the remains around it.

OTHER TREATMENTS FROM OUR CLINIC

BRUXISM

We treat bruxism with physiotherapy and minor surgeries to correct problems from migraines and headaches to pain in the cervical spine, ears, and facial deformation.

DENTAL CLEANING

Oral cleaning removes bacterial plaque and tartar accumulated in the patient's mouth; it is recommended at least once a year.

ROOT CANALS

Endodontics consists of the three-dimensional removal of the vascular-nervous package and subsequent filling of biocompatible material and sealing the pulp cavity. 

 

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