A dental filling can help to even out the tooth’s surface and improve the jaw’s function for biting and chewing. Many patients with tooth decay also suffer from tooth sensitivity due to loss of enamel, which can also be improved significantly with the placement of a dental filling.
The first step in the dental filling procedure is to administer a local anaesthetic so that the area around the affected tooth becomes numb, increasing the patient’s comfort throughout the procedure.
Next, the decayed or damaged tooth and its surrounding areas should be prepared for restoration. A dental handpiece may be used to remove the damaged parts of the tooth. An acid gel is used to cleanse the area to remove any remaining bacteria or debris. The filling material is then applied to the area to fill the cavity.
Placing a composite filling requires isolation of the affected tooth; this aims to prevent any interference by allowing moisture in the bonding process in the composite restoration. For this to occur, various adhesives are placed before the composite material. The composite material can then be hardened using a special bonding light.
Finally, the finished tooth can be polished to conclude the dental filling procedure.
Excellent dentistry speaks for itself.
Digitally enhanced. Naturally worn.
Filling gaps the natural way.
Rediscover a beautiful new you.
Excellent dentistry speaks for itself.
Digitally enhanced. Naturally worn.
Filling gaps the natural way.
Rediscover a beautiful new you.
