Oct 13 2011
Silver Fillings vs. White Fillings
Silver fillings are a bit of a controversy. Which ones should you get? Your family dentist can help.
Archive for the 'Fillings' Category
Sep 11 2011
Is Having A Tooth Filled Painful?
Most adults require a filling in a tooth at some stage in their lives. While most fillings are fairly simple and straightforward, some can be complex. A root canal is one example. It’s understandable to feel a little apprehension when having a filling, especially if you have never had one, or if you are a [...]
Aug 30 2011
How Do Dentists Find Cavities?
Cavities are holes in the teeth that have been caused by decay. The size of the cavity will not determine the type of treatment required, rather, it’s the extent of decay that will determine this treatment. But how do dentists find this decay?
It may sound rather old hat, but dentists rely on the eyes more [...]
Aug 08 2011
Are Inlays Or Onlays Right For You?
If you have a tooth that has substantial decay, then your dentist may recommend an ‘Inlay’ or an ‘Onlay’. These are similar to filings except they are more substantial, longer wearing, and can fill large holes in your teeth. They are generally a lot better than traditional filings and could make the difference between keeping [...]
Jul 29 2011
Are You Afraid Of Mercury Amalgam Fillings?
There has been a lot written and said about the use of mercury in amalgam fillings over the last ten years. There are a lot of people who now put off visiting their dentist because they are afraid they may require these fillings. I am not going to argue the pros or cons related to [...]
Jun 15 2011
What You Should Do When A Filling Falls Out
It may surprise readers to learn that some fillings don’t last a lifetime. Most fillings will last the life of that tooth, however, smaller fillings do occasionally fall out. What should you do if a filling does fall out?
Whatever you do, keep your tongue out of the hole in your tooth. That hole is [...]
Jun 04 2011
Explaining A Filling To Your Child
Sometimes it can be hard explaining to a child what is to us a simple procedure. Having a filling in a tooth is one such procedure. It sounds scary yet the procedure itself is over and done with in less than thirty minutes, unless it’s a rather complex situation.
As a parent, your primary role [...]
May 10 2011
How Safe Are Modern Dental Fillings
Tooth decay is a problem that affects most people at some time in their life. For many people, it’s not until later in life that this becomes a problem. For others, it can be a problem from childhood. Tooth decay is fairly easy to remove by a dentist. They use a drill to remove all [...]
Mar 24 2011
Early Fillings Prevent Tooth Loss
When tooth decay is present a dentist will try to remove all the decay and fill the tooth. From a preservation point of view, the earlier a dentist can identify decay, the easier it is to preserve that tooth. Dentists can now identify decay when it is almost impossible to see by an untrained eye, [...]
Feb 02 2011
Root Canal Worries Are A Thing Of The Past
Mention root canal treatment and most patients suddenly shrink down into their chairs. With modern dental procedures, a root canal has now become ‘just another procedure’. It’s no longer as painful as it used to be, and the whole process can be completed in one or two visits.
A root canal procedure is indicated when infection [...]