Yes there are! Before getting onto that, let’s talk about something closely related to this topic, which must be understood to have a fair idea about types of fillings.
How filling is done?
The dentist will numb the area around the tooth using an anesthetic. Once this is done will use a drill, air abrasion instrument, and a laser to remove the cavity. He will repeat this process till the decay part has completely removed.
After all the decayed material removed, dentist will then wash your tooth so as to remove bacteria or excess debris. In case filling requires being done near the root, dentist will composite resin, glass isonomer or other materials liner that will help to protect the nerves of tooth.
Now, let’s jump onto the main topic.
What types of fillings can be done?
Many types of fillings are there, but it’s your choice which one you would like to go for according to your budget. Commonly used filling are as follows:
Few years back, most commonly used fill was silver tooth fillings in Manhattan or elsewhere. The durability, strength and cost effective features had led to its popularity. Over the time when new dental fillings came, the demand for silver fillings has decreased.
Everyone’s love gold and using it as filling is a good petition, if one can spend some extra money. Gold fillings lasts for a long time (up to 10 to 15 years or longer). Besides this, it is durable, does not corrode, bend or break. As, it is expensive thus it cannot suits to everyone’s pocket. At least two visits are required to set the gold filling in the tooth.
Most commonly used filling nowadays is composite. Neither it is expensive like gold, nor does it cause any allergy like silver filling do. The durability and strong-ability feature is also present in this type of filling. The best part besides durability feature is that it matches to the color of the tooth, which is not likely there in gold or silver.
Not only composite resin fill in the decay part, but it is also used to help repair broken, chipped, or worn teeth. This filling require more time to settle down because dentist have to put a little amount off it and the use laser light to harden the filling. It is needed to be done several times until it settle downs and even with the tooth.
How filling is done?
The dentist will numb the area around the tooth using an anesthetic. Once this is done will use a drill, air abrasion instrument, and a laser to remove the cavity. He will repeat this process till the decay part has completely removed.
After all the decayed material removed, dentist will then wash your tooth so as to remove bacteria or excess debris. In case filling requires being done near the root, dentist will composite resin, glass isonomer or other materials liner that will help to protect the nerves of tooth.
Now, let’s jump onto the main topic.
What types of fillings can be done?
Many types of fillings are there, but it’s your choice which one you would like to go for according to your budget. Commonly used filling are as follows:
Few years back, most commonly used fill was silver tooth fillings in Manhattan or elsewhere. The durability, strength and cost effective features had led to its popularity. Over the time when new dental fillings came, the demand for silver fillings has decreased.
Everyone’s love gold and using it as filling is a good petition, if one can spend some extra money. Gold fillings lasts for a long time (up to 10 to 15 years or longer). Besides this, it is durable, does not corrode, bend or break. As, it is expensive thus it cannot suits to everyone’s pocket. At least two visits are required to set the gold filling in the tooth.
Most commonly used filling nowadays is composite. Neither it is expensive like gold, nor does it cause any allergy like silver filling do. The durability and strong-ability feature is also present in this type of filling. The best part besides durability feature is that it matches to the color of the tooth, which is not likely there in gold or silver.
Not only composite resin fill in the decay part, but it is also used to help repair broken, chipped, or worn teeth. This filling require more time to settle down because dentist have to put a little amount off it and the use laser light to harden the filling. It is needed to be done several times until it settle downs and even with the tooth.
