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Learn the basics of how tooth fillings work, why theyu2019re needed, and what to expect during the procedure. This informative presentation also covers comfort solutions like nitrous oxide sedation to ease dental anxiety. Created by Metro City Dentistry, itu2019s a great resource for understanding modern cavity treatments in a simple and stress-free way. Visit https://metrocitydentistry.com/sedation-dentistry
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ToothFillingsExplained: What,Why&How Welcome! Thispresentationwillcovertoothfillings. We'lldiscusstypes, procedures,andaftercare. Learnaboutfillings'importanceindentalhealth.Byage64,92%ofadults havehadacavity. byMetroCityDentistry www.metrocitydentistry.com
WhyDoWeNeedFillings? CavitiesForm Bacteriaerodetoothenamelover time. FillingsRestore Fillingsrestoretoothstructure.They alsopreventfurtherdecay. EarlyDetection Earlydetectionmeanssimpler, cheapertreatments. Untreatedcavitiescauseinfection,pain,andtooth loss. www.metrocitydentistry.com
TypesofFillingMaterials Amalgam Durable,silver-colored(mercury,silver,tin). Composite Tooth-colored,plasticandglassresins. Gold Verydurable,butexpensive. Ceramic/Porcelain Tooth-coloredandstain-resistant. www.metrocitydentistry.com
TheFillingProcedure:Step- by-Step Anesthesia Numbingtheareawithlocalanesthetic. 1 DecayRemoval Removingdecaywithadrillor laser. 2 Cleaning Preparingthetoothforfillingmaterial. 3 FillingPlacement 4 Applyingmaterialinlayers. www.metrocitydentistry.com
AmalgamFillings:Pros&Cons Pros Durableandlong-lasting. Cost-effectiveoption. Cons Silvercolorisnotaesthetic. Potentialformercurysensitivity. FDA:Amalgamfillingsaresafeforadultsandkidsage6+. www.metrocitydentistry.com
CompositeFillings:Pros& Cons Pros Tooth-colored. Bondstotooth. Versatilematerial. 1 Cons Lessdurable. Moreexpensive. Canstain. 2 BPA-freecompositeoptionsareavailable. www.metrocitydentistry.com
Aftercare:MaintainingYour Fillings BrushRegularly Usefluoridetoothpastetwicedaily. FlossDaily Removeplaqueandfoodparticles. RegularChecfi-ups Getcleaningsevery6months. Avoidhardorsticky foods.Reportany sensitivity. www.metrocitydentistry.com
Conclusion:Fillings&YourDentalHealth 2 MaterialOptions Materials varyinbenefitsanddrawbacks. Essential Fillingstreatcavitiesandpreserve teeth. 1 Aftercare Propercareensuresfillingslastlonger. 3 Consultyourdentistforthebestoption. www.metrocitydentistry.com
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