{"id":12561,"date":"2023-01-12T13:18:50","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T21:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/?p=12561"},"modified":"2023-01-12T13:18:59","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T21:18:59","slug":"understanding-when-to-get-a-tooth-filling-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/understanding-when-to-get-a-tooth-filling-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding When To Get A Tooth Filling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Rancho Cucamonga Dentists are able to perform a filling.&nbsp;This involves cleaning the affected area and removing any decayed material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dentist will then fill the cavity with a filling substance.&nbsp;A filling seals any spaces where bacteria could enter and prevents further decay.&nbsp;Fillings can be made from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Gold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Porcelain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An amalgam is a combination of mercury, silver and copper. Sometimes it contains tin or zinc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which type of filling would you prefer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rancho Cucamonga Dentists think there is no right or wrong filling.&nbsp;It all depends on how big your filling is, what allergy you have, where it is located, and how much it costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different filling materials<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gold fillings must first be prepared in a laboratory before they can be cemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum tissues can be made with gold inlays and can last for up to 20 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold is the most popular filling material dentists recommend.&nbsp;It is also the most expensive option, and can require multiple visits.&nbsp;Because of their darker colors, they are less visible than composite or porcelain restorations.&nbsp;They are not recommended to be used on front teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Composites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rancho Cucamonga Dentists say that composite resins can be matched with the same shade of teeth.&nbsp;These resins can be used wherever a natural look is desired.&nbsp;They are then mixed together and placed in the cavity.&nbsp;Composites are not recommended for large fillings because they can chip easily or wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can stain from coffee, tea, or tobacco and may not last as long.&nbsp;Porcelain inlays and onlays are porcelain fillings.&nbsp;These fillings are created in a laboratory and bond with the tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can match your tooth color and resist staining.&nbsp;A porcelain restoration usually covers the entire tooth.&nbsp;They are about the same price as gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A crown or cap may be recommended if there is severe decay, fracture, or damage to the tooth.&nbsp;Root canal therapy can treat nerve damage.&nbsp;To preserve the nerve, a pulp cap can be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens if you have a filling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, the dentist will remove all decay.&nbsp;The dentist will then fill the cavity using any of the materials previously mentioned.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rancho Cucamonga Dentists are able to perform a filling.&nbsp;This involves cleaning the affected area and removing any decayed material. The dentist will then fill the cavity with a filling substance.&nbsp;A filling seals any spaces where bacteria could enter and prevents further decay.&nbsp;Fillings can be made from: Which type of filling would you prefer? 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