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Dental fillings are a common dental procedure used to restore teeth that have been damaged by cavities or decay. A filling is a type of dental restoration that involves removing the decayed or damaged part of the tooth and replacing it with a material such as composite resin, amalgam, or gold.
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How Dentist do Fillings Numbing the area The first step is to numb the area around the tooth to be filled using a local anesthetic. Removing decay The dentist will then use a dental drill or laser to remove the decayed part of the tooth. The dentist will remove all of the decay and shape the cavity to prepare it for the filling. Cleaning the cavity Once the decay has been removed, the dentist will clean the cavity to remove any debris or bacteria. This will help to prevent further decay and ensure that the filling adheres properly to the tooth. Placing the filling The dentist will then place the filling material into the prepared cavity. The filling material may be a composite resin, amalgam, or gold, depending on the location of the tooth Shaping the filling Finally, the dentist will check the patient's bite to ensure that the filling is not interfering with the normal function of the teeth. www.dentalcorner.com.au