Dental Fillings
Dental Fillings in Adelaide
What Is a Filling?
A dental filling is a silver or tooth-coloured material that is placed in a tooth cavity to fill the space, stop the decay and prevent further issues. If the cavity progressed far enough to reach the nerve of the tooth, you may be experiencing some pain in the tooth.
Filling Options
Silver Filling
An amalgam, or silver, filling is the tradition option for a filling. This filling type is highly durable and long-lasting and a popular choice for fillings on the teeth in the back of the mouth.
White Filling
A white, or tooth-coloured, filling has many material options, including porcelain, resin and zirconia. These fillings are extremely popular as they can match current teeth to hide the filling.
Treatment
When you have a cavity, the dentist will check to see how deep the hole is and how much damage has been done to the tooth. Then, after removing the decay, the filling will be created and placed in the hole. Once it is sealed, you will be ready to go.
Learn More About Fillings
If you still have questions about dental fillings or suspect that you might need one, contact the team at Emergency Dental Care today. We would be happy to schedule an appointment to get your teeth checked today. Call us to get started.