Types of dental fillings
 

Dental fillings come in different types. However, they can be classified as either direct or indirect.
 

Direct fillings

Direct fillings are made and inserted into your mouth by dentists without the necessity of a dental lab or partial restoration. There is only one office visit needed for a direct filling.

Typical materials used in direct fillings include:

• Amalgam (a silver-colored mixture of mercury, silver, tin, zinc, and copper).

• Resin composite (tooth-colored, made of a resin base and powdered quartz, silica, or glass).

• Glass ionomer (tooth-colored, composed of silica glass powder).
   

Indirect fillings

In the indirect filling process, a dental technician must complete fillings in a lab, and then the dentist positions them in your mouth. There are two common forms of indirect fillings: inlays and onlays. For an indirect filling, two office visits are required.

The following materials are frequently used for indirect fillings:

• Gold (which has a gold color and is combined with other metals such as palladium, copper, tin, or silver).

• Porcelain (tooth-colored; composed of minerals such as feldspar, quartz, and kaolin).

What are the benefits of dental fillings?

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Dental fillings repair ongoing tooth decay while lowering the chance of future injury. Additionally, based on the kind of filling, they can:

• Maintain weak teeth.

• Keep your teeth in their natural state.

• Restore the ability to chew.

• Improve the way your teeth look.

• Remain for ten to twenty years. 
   

Dental Filling Procedure at Clinique Dentaire Cartier
 

At Clinique Dentaire Cartier, we put your comfort first when doing tooth fillings. After numbing the region, we provide sedative options to help you calm. Our expert dentists meticulously remove decay and then fill the cavity with a long-lasting, natural-looking resin.

Last but not least, we carefully mold, polish, and examine your bite to make sure a secure and pleasant fit. 

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How Should I Care for My Teeth with Fillings?

Teeth with fillings need to be maintained in the same way as other teeth. If the dentist feels that a filling is cracked or "leaking" (when the outer edges of the filling cannot fit into the tooth and saliva and waste penetrate in between the filling and the tooth). They might perform X-rays to examine the situation and develop a treatment plan that solves the issue.

If a tooth with a filling becomes highly sensitive, has sharp ends or a crack is visible, contact the dentist right away and book an appointment to deal with the issue.

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Why choose Clinique Dentaire Cartier for tooth fillings?

At Clinique Dentaire Cartier, we understand patients may be anxious about dental processes. Our staff of kind and informed dental professionals will go above and beyond to keep your appointment stress-free and comfortable. 

Our team expertly cures cavities using the appropriate tooth-filling materials. Your dental health and comfort are our main priority.