Dental Filling

Dental Filling helps to fill the gap created by dental caries and protect it from further decay. A filling is also used to repair broken or cracked tooth and the teeth which wear off due to dental habits like teeth grinding, nail biting etc.

When does one need Dental Filling?

Dental cavities are common and dental fillings prevent the loss of tooth structure and save the tooth. Amalgam(is a type of alloy mixture used for fillings) - commonly called the “Silver Filling” was considered the gold standard of fillings due to its strength, resistance and the ease of use. But it has a few disadvantages such as, it contains Mercury which is an industrial pollutant. Now a days tooth coloured filling mateials like composites are used for tooth filling. There are various signs and symptoms where fillings can be required.

• A hole in your tooth.
• Dark spots on the tooth.
• Food stuck between certain areas of the teeth.
• Chipped or broken tooth.
• Sensitivity to hot and cold food and beverage.