The Basics on Dental Filling
10th October 2024
A dental filling is a common procedure for dentists to repair a tooth’s minimal fractures and surface damages caused by tooth decay.
The dental filling also allows the dentist to restore a tooth’s function and retain the overall structure of a tooth, bringing it back to its original shape.
Not only does this procedure do wonders for your smile, but it will also prevent the risks of bacteria build-up and other dental problems.
Typically, during a filling procedure, the dentist will give the surrounding areas of your tooth local anaesthesia before proceeding to remove the decay surrounding the affected tooth with a dental handpiece or laser.
Finally, when all is clean, the area is filled with a special material, usually made of precious metal alloys, such as silver and gold, amalgam, porcelain, or composite resin.
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