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Tooth Fillings
Tooth Fillings Explained
Pediatric dentists specialize in treating infants, children, and adolescents, from infancy through late teens. They are trained to provide a range of dental care, including preventive and restorative dentistry, and they are uniquely qualified to provide treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and dental diseases that can affect children, especially those with special needs.
Pediatric dentistry helps promote oral health in children by providing preventive education, counseling, and small treatment plans to help children establish good oral habits for life.
What Exactly Is
Tooth Fillings ?
Diagnosis
A dentist will examine your mouth and take x-rays to determine the location and extent of the damage. They will discuss with you the recommended treatment plan.
Anesthesia
Depending on the location and severity of the damage, the dentist may administer a local anesthetic to numb the area around the tooth.
Removal of Decay
The dentist will use specialized tools to remove any decay or damaged tissue from the tooth. This will leave a clean, dry surface for the filling.
Placement of Filling Material
The dentist will place the filling material, which can be in the form of composite resin, glass ionomer, gold, porcelain, or silver amalgam. The material is molded and shaped to fit the tooth, and then hardened using a special light.
Polishing
The filling material will be polished to give it a smooth surface that is similar to the natural tooth.
Follow-up
The patient will need to have regular follow-up appointments to monitor the filling and to ensure that the tooth remains healthy.
