Dr. Kulbir Jassal and Glowing Smiles Dental in Troy, MI, recommend keeping up with regular dental appointments to protect yourself from tooth decay and gum disease. If you do get a cavity and need a filling, we can help.
Dental fillings can save your tooth if you have some tooth decay, also known as a cavity. Fillings are placed after all the decay is removed or drilled away. The remaining cavity is filled, making your tooth strong and healthy!
What are fillings made of?
There are two types of fillings commonly used in dentistry. Amalgam fillings are made from an alloy. These filings are very strong, but not as popular anymore because the metal is very noticeable in a smile.
Composite fillings are the most popular option because they are tooth-colored. These fillings are made from a mixture of plastic and glass that bonds to your teeth. Your Troy, MI, dentist can advise which filling material is right for you based on the size and location of the cavity.
What is getting a filling like?
Getting a filling is one of the most common dental procedures and can typically be done in under an hour. First, the area of the cavity is numbed to make you comfortable. Then your dentist removes the decay from the tooth with a drill.
Once all the decay has been removed from the tooth, the filling material is placed and bonded to your tooth. You may have some minor discomfort once the anesthetic wears off. In the weeks following your filling you may have some tooth sensitivity to hot and cold, but if you're experiencing tooth pain that is not normal and you should call your dentist.
Take care of your filling and fight additional tooth decay by maintaining a great brushing and flossing routine at home. If you have a cavity, Dr. Kulbir Jassal can save your tooth with a filling! Give Glowing Smiles Dental in Troy, MI, a call at (248) 643-7530.