Dental Fillings Southaven, MS Restorative dentistry treatments are carried out by Magnolia Family Dental to restore damaged teeth and improve your smile. Some of the most common restorative treatments include fillings, which repair tooth cavities using a variety of hard-wearing materials. These can prevent future oral health problems in addition to improving function and appearance. What to Expect During a Filling ProcedureThe dental visit may take up to an hour. If the filling is located at the back of your mouth, you might need an x-ray which can delay proceedings by around half an hour or so. However, most fillings won't require this procedure and will be completed within 30 minutes. Your gum surrounding the tooth to be filled is numbed first with a local anesthetic. Although you may feel a small prick as the anesthetic is injected, once it takes effect you won't feel a thing. The dentist will then begin to remove decay from the tooth using a drill. It should only take a few minutes. Once all the decay is removed, the cavity is cleaned and filled with the filling material you and your dentist have already agreed upon. Once set, it is filed into shape and smoothed. When you and the dentist are happy with how it looks and feels, the dentist will do a quick polish and the process will be completed. Choosing A Filling MaterialWhat are your thoughts on what material would be best for you? This is something that we can discuss with you in detail during the consultation. There are many materials to choose from, depending on the situation. The choice of material used in your filling may be dependent on the suitability of the material for your circumstances. The different materials available are silver amalgam, glass ionomer, tooth-colored composite, porcelain, and gold. Most patients prefer tooth-colored materials because they are more aesthetically pleasing than metal fillings. Composite materials are also an option, but may not be strong enough, depending on where in the mouth your filling is required. We will discuss all the pros and cons of the various options with you so that you can make an informed decision. Amalgam fillings are commonly used because they are ideal for large teeth in the back of the mouth and work well to repair chipped or broken teeth. Composite (resin) fillings may be a better cosmetic solution as we can match them with your natural tooth color. Porcelain (ceramic) is strong. Gold restorations are hard-wearing, yet the aesthetic result is not to everyone's taste. How Do I Know When to Replace a Filling?If you notice that your dental filling is breaking down due to wear, or if you have a broken filling, notice tooth sensitivity, or other discomfort, then you should schedule an appointment with us as you may need to have your filling replaced if it has a fracture. Schedule And AppointmentSchedule an appointment at Magnolia Family Dental for your dental fillings by calling (662) 929-0080. |
Office:1305 Church Rd E Southaven, MS 38671-9711 Phone:(662) 929-0080 Hours:Mon: 10am - 7pm Tue - Thur: 8am - 5pm Fri: 8am - 12pm |
