Dental Fillings IN Grants Pass, OR
What Are Dental Fillings?
A filling is used to repair damage or holes in the teeth from cavities and dental trauma. After drilling away the tooth decay, we can rebuild the tooth by bonding strong materials to your tooth that restore the appearance and functionality of your tooth.
Fillings are the most effective treatment for early-stage tooth decay and prevent the decay from reaching the deeper layers of the tooth which can require more invasive treatment. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
DID YOU KNOW…
Composite fillings are much more suitable for patients with metal allergies or who are pregnant.
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What to Expect: The Dental Filling Process
consultation
Dr. Anderson will examine your teeth and take x-rays to assess the severity of tooth decay or damage.
Local Anesthetic
First, we will administer a local anesthetic to numb your mouth so you don’t feel any pain during the procedure.
Drilling
Once your mouth is numb, we will use a drill or a handheld burr to remove active tooth decay.
Filling Application
Then, we will apply an etching solution to the tooth that will roughen the surface of the tooth and help the bonding material stick. Composite resin is then applied and cured with UV light in layers.
Filling Options
Composite Fillings
While silver amalgam fillings used to be the traditional go-to filling in all dental practices, they’re becoming obsolete now that we have modern alternatives like composite resin. While amalgam is a strong and durable material, it also contains mercury which poses health concerns and patients aren’t happy that they turn their teeth noticeably silver.
Composite fillings, on the other hand, are tooth-colored, so no one can tell the difference between your natural teeth and your fillings. They also enable us to preserve more of your natural tooth structure, which is always preferable because larger fillings can create the need for dental crowns to protect the teeth.
Amalgam fillings would take up to 24 hours to completely harden but composite fillings instantly harden when exposed to UV light. What does this mean for you? You can eat as soon as the anesthetic wears off.
DID YOU KNOW…
Composite fillings can be completed in a single visit.
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Have Questions About Dental Fillings? Find Answers Here.
DID YOU KNOW…
Composite fillings have a lifespan of 5 to 7 years.
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