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What we need to know about cavity fillings
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Cavities are permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, including bacteria in your mouth, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks and not cleaning your teeth well.
Cavities and tooth decay are among the world's most common health problems. They're especially common in children, teenagers and older adults. But anyone who has teeth can get cavities, including infants.
If cavities aren't treated, they get larger and affect deeper layers of your teeth. They can lead to a severe toothache, infection and tooth loss. Regular dental visits and good brushing and flossing habits are your best protection against cavities and tooth decay.
Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of cavities vary, depending on their extent and location. When a cavity is just beginning, you may not have any symptoms at all. As the decay gets larger, it may cause signs and symptoms such as:
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Toothache, spontaneous pain or pain that occurs without any apparent cause
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Tooth sensitivity
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Mild to sharp pain when eating or drinking something sweet, hot or cold
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Visible holes or pits in your teeth
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Brown, black or white staining on any surface of a tooth
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Pain when you bite down
Materials used for dental fillings
There are several alternatives when it comes to the material used for dental fillings, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. Types of tooth fillings include gold, silver amalgam (a composite of mercury, silver, and other metals), tooth-colored composite material, porcelain, and a special type of glass. The best tooth fillings for you will depend on cost, what your insurance may cover, and your aesthetic preferences.
There is a wide variety of materials used for filling cavities and they vary in strength and color. The two most common types are amalgam and composite.
- Amalgam Fillings: Amalgam has been used by dental professionals for more than a century; it is the most researched material used for filling cavities. Amalgam fillings are strong and are therefore ideal for filling cavities in the back of the mouth such as in the molars, where chewing takes place. Since they are made of a combination of several metallic elements, amalgam fillings can be noticeable when you laugh or smile. These fillings are among the least expensive of all cavity-filling materials.
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Composite Fillings: Sometimes referred to as composites or filled resins, these fillings feature a combination of glass or quartz filler and can be made to match the color of your tooth. Composite fillings are also fairly durable and are ideal for small-to-mid-size restorations in areas of your mouth that perform moderate chewing.
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Metals: Gold or silver amalgam are the most common metals used for a cavity filling. Gold fillings can cost as much as 10 times more than silver amalgam fillings, but some people prefer the appearance of gold to silver fillings if they want the durability of metal vs. a less-durable composite material. Some people don’t like the appearance of metal fillings, but metal fillings can last as long as 10-15 years before they need to be replaced.
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Ceramic: A ceramic cavity filling (usually made of porcelain) is tooth-colored, and it may be less likely to show tooth stains over time than a composite cavity filling. But price is a factor—a ceramic filling can be nearly as expensive as a gold cavity filling.
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Glass Ionomer: This blend of acrylic and glass is used to create a cavity filling that releases fluoride to help protect teeth. But a glass ionomer cavity filling is less durable than other types, and may need to be replaced in as little as five years.
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Fillings without nerve removal
If a decayed tooth is detected in the first stages then the broken part is cleaned and its filling is made with composite or amalgam. If a decayed tooth is damaged in some parts then there is a massive decay which cannot be closed by fillings. above then it is advisable to cover with porcelain holster or porcelain stuffing.
In some cases when the breakdown goes to the nerve but at a small point, to avoid nerve removal a filling can be made with a layer of potassium hydroxide in the area near the nerve. After this filling it is normal for the tooth to be sensitive to it. cold, heat for about three weeks, if this pain persists longer then nerve removal should be done.
Fillings with nerve removal
When the tooth decay has advanced to the nerve then after the anesthesia is done the carious mass in the crown is cleaned, the pulp chamber is opened and the nerve extrusion is continued and the tooth canals are cleaned. The roots are filled as well as the broken part. which requires several sessions
Reconstruction with screws
In case the largest part of the tooth crown needs to be filled then it is necessary to place a screw inside the root to keep the filling. The screws can be traditional metal or washed with gold. Recently, fiber screws are being used because they are more aesthetic as well as do not risk cracking or breaking the root.
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