Dental filling

Dental filling is a dental technique that uses special materials to recreate the form and functionality of a tooth. This method is the most common, as it allows you to cope with damage to teeth of different complexity painlessly and most often in 1 appointment. What is worth knowing about tooth filling?

Dental filling in Odessa

With the help of fillings you can cure tooth decay and make tooth restoration. Are you looking for a quality tooth filling in Odessa? Contact the clinic of family dentistry “Dent-House”. Our qualified specialists will help you solve any problem quickly and easily.

When is it necessary to have a dental filling?

Dental fillings are performed in various cases of tooth destruction. The most common ones are:

• in case of tooth decay;
• if the teeth are damaged due to mechanical or chemical external influences;
• for dental erosion;
• if the tooth enamel is cracked or chipped.

Also a tooth can be destroyed due to hormonal disorders, deficiency of minerals and vitamins, decreased immunity, diseases of ENT organs. Tooth filling in Odessa is carried out in cases where it is possible.

Types of dental fillings

There are several types of fillings used in modern dentistry. The most common are:

Photopolymer filling

This is a popular type of filling. It consists of a composite material. Initially, the material is plastic, which allows it to easily take the desired shape. However, under the influence of ultraviolet light, the photopolymer quickly hardens, which allows the patient to immediately return to the usual way of life. This type of material is used to restore any teeth. Photopolymer is very easy to install, does not cause allergic reactions, is as similar as possible to the natural colour of the teeth and lasts a long time.

Glass ionomer filling

A glass ionomer filling consists of fluorosilicate glass and polyacrylates. This type of material is often used in paediatric dentistry and for the restoration of the neck or root of a tooth. Sometimes glass ionomer is used as an inlay before another type of filling. The filling can also be temporary or permanent, reinforced with posts. For children, coloured fillings have become very popular, which emphasise individuality and help the child not to be afraid of the dentist. The dentist determines the type of filling depending on the patient’s individual case.

Stages of tooth filling

A standard dental filling is carried out in several stages:

1. The doctor first provides anaesthesia. A test for allergic reactions is carried out beforehand. If the damage to the tooth is small, treatment without anaesthesia is possible.
2. After the anaesthesia has taken effect, the doctor removes the damaged tissue using a drill. In case of serious damage, canal cleaning or other manipulations are performed.
3. Then, if necessary, a gasket is placed in the cleaned cavity and sanitation is carried out.
4. The dentist selects the colour of the filling and mixes the materials. Then the dentist fills the prepared cavity and gives it the desired shape using special matrices.
5. Once the material has hardened, the dentist asks the patient to bite down to see if the filling is in the way. The dentist then removes the excess material with a drill, shaping it into an anatomical shape until the patient feels comfortable.
6. At the end, the dentist polishes and grinds the filling.

An uncomplicated tooth filling takes about 40 minutes. The price of the procedure in Odessa depends on the degree of destruction and the chosen material.

How to care for your teeth after a filling

To make your filling last as long as possible, follow these rules:

1. Do not drink very hot or cold drinks or eat too hard food for several hours after the procedure.
2. If the dental treatment was with anaesthesia, be careful: you can bite your cheeks or tongue and not taste the food. It is recommended to drink liquids through a tube.
3. It is very important to take good care of your teeth. Brush them twice a day, for about 3 minutes. When doing so, use sweeping motions.
4. Floss after every meal. Dentists also recommend using mouthwash in the morning and evening.
5. Don’t get carried away with whitening pastes and treatments – you can damage the filling.

You can also use special irrigators to clean your teeth.

How long the filling will last

With proper care, fillings last a long time – up to 10 years. However, during regular check-ups, the dentist may notice breakage or other problems with the fillings. In this case, it is recommended to replace them. Dental fillings are a procedure that you should not be afraid of. Contact the doctors at Dent-House Family Dentistry Clinic in Odessa, who will help you treat your teeth quickly and professionally. Make an appointment and find out the cost of the filling by phone on the website or use the feedback form.

How the cost of tooth filling differs depending on the type of tooth decay

In preparation for a tooth filling, there are 3 types of tooth decay:

1. Superficial (enamel caries). Filling is usually done without anaesthesia. The procedure is as painless and inexpensive as possible. A small amount of material is used.
2. Medium (decay of the hard part of the crown of the tooth). Filling is carried out using a medium amount of material. It can be performed under local anaesthesia.
3. Deep caries. Complications such as inflammation of the pulp, painful reaction to cold, hot and too sweet food are possible. Treatment is more complicated and is carried out with anaesthesia. It requires more material and time.

Paying attention to your teeth during home brushing, visiting your dentist for check-ups every 6 months and having regular professional hygienic cleanings will all help to detect tooth decay early and start treatment in time.

The price of a good filling

Many patients ask how much a dental filling costs. The following factors affect the cost of a filling:

1. Material. Several types of composite photopolymer materials are used for filling teeth. Each of them has its pros and cons, as well as different costs.
2. The size and extent of the carious lesion. The final price of a dental filling depends on the size of the lesion and the complexity of the shape. The larger the tooth and the more complex its shape, the more time and materials are needed for filling.

The filling on the tooth, the price of which in each case is calculated individually, in “Dent-House” is installed by experienced specialists using high-quality materials.