Do I need a filling?
If you have decayed or broken teeth or just old fillings, yes you need it! If a cavity or a damaged tooth is not treated in an early stage, this might lead to a painful and serious infection. A filling is a relatively simple form of restoration and it immediately restores the functionality of the tooth. With the help of the modern composite materials used to make fillings, your tooth will regain its original color, shape and strength.Procedure:
- Firstly, the doctor anesthetizes the area surrounding the tooth.
- The carious part of the tooth is then carefully removed.
- The following stages are the appliance of the filling material.
- The procedure is completed by checking the occlusal, i.e. checking that your mouth closes exactly as it did before the filling.
- Your filling is ready and you can bite right away whatever you want!