Traditional Dental Restoratives, Or Fillings, Are Most Often Made Of Silver Amalgam. Newer Dental Fillings Include Ceramic And Plastic Compounds That Mimic The Appearance Of Natural Teeth. These Compounds, Often Called Composite Resins, Are Usually Used On The Front Teeth Where A Natural Appearance Is Important, But They Can Also Be Used On The Back Teeth Depending On The Location And Extent Of The Tooth Decay.
Fillings placed into a prepared cavity in a single visit. They include silver amalgam, glass ionomers, resin ionomers, and composite (resin) fillings. The dentist prepares the tooth, places the filling, and adjusts it in one appointment.
This type of filling generally requires two or more visits. They include inlays, on-lays, and veneers fabricated with gold, base metal alloys, ceramics, or composites. They are used when a tooth has too much damage to support a filling but not enough to necessitate a crown. During the first visit, the dentist prepares the tooth and makes an impression of the area to be restored. The dentist then places a temporary covering over the prepared tooth. The impression is sent to a dental laboratory, which creates the dental restoration. At the next appointment, the dentist cements the restoration into the prepared cavity and adjusts it as needed.
As a new dental patient, there are a few things you should bring to your appointment to ensure that your visit goes smoothly.
Call us to schedule an appointment. Our team will be able to provide you with all the necessary information you need to know before your visit.
You’ll have to fill out some paperwork, either online or at the clinic’s office. This will include personal and medical history, insurance information, and contact information.
On the day of the appointment, meet the dentist and discuss your dental history. They may perform an oral examination and take x-rays if needed.
Based on your oral examination and dental history, the dentist will develop a dental plan for you, which may include regular cleanings and checkups, restorative procedures, and other treatments.
Schedule regular checkups with your dentist, as recommended by their dental plan, to maintain good oral health.
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