Overview of Dental Fillings by Best Dentist in Pune – Dr. Ajwani

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Dental Fillings
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What are Dental Fillings?

• Dental fillings are a treatment option to help
  restore the function and appearance of a tooth
  that is damaged or decayed.
• Dental fillings are most commonly used to treat a
  cavity.  Having a tooth filled is a very common
  procedure and can be completed in one appointment
  at the office.

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Types of Dental Fillings

• Currently there are two materials commonly
  available for tooth fillings.
• Composite, or white/tooth-colored material.
  Composite resin material is made of a combination
  of plastic and glass, and is generally more
  natural-looking.
• Amalgam, known as silver fillings. Amalgam is a
  combination of metals bound together with
  elemental mercury.   

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What are the steps involved in a dental filling?

• First, your dentist will numb the area to be
  treated with a local anesthetic. Then, he or she
  will prepare the tooth by removing the decayed
  portion of the tooth, or existing restorative
  materials. The size of the dental filling, or
  the number of tooth surfaces requiring treatment,
  will depend on the tooth as well as the extent of
  the damage or decay.
• Once the tooth has been prepared and cleaned,
  your dentist will fill in the missing portion of
  the tooth structure with composite restorative
  material. Your dentist will shape the material to
  match as closely as possible to the former tooth
  structure. Your dentist may ask you to bite down
  to make sure your teeth fit together comfortably.
  Your dentist will adjust the shape of the filling
  until it is comfortable for you.

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Dental Fillings for Children

• Primary, or baby teeth, are generally softer and
  more porous than adult (permanent) teeth.  This
  can make them more susceptible to decay and
  dental cavities.  The dental filling procedure
  and recovery process for pediatric patients is
  very similar to that of adults.  In some cases,
  Nitrous Oxide may be used to help a child feel
  more relaxed during the procedure.  In this case,
  your child should not eat for 2 hours prior to
  the procedure.

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Contact Details

• HEAD OFFICEA-5 Sukhwani Park, North Main Road,
• Koregaon Park, Pune- 411001. Landmark Next
  to AXIS BANK BUILDING
• BRANCH OFFICE Talegaon
• ASSOCIATE OFFICE Goregaon East, Bombay

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