Amalgam Fillings
Dental Restorations
Amalgam Fillings
Amalgam fillings are silver and can help restore a tooth when it is decayed. Your dentist will start by removing the decayed part of your tooth and replacing it with amalgam.
Composite fillings tend to be favored over amalgam fillings since they match the color of the tooth. Amalgam fillings tend to only be done on back teeth since they are far less visible than front teeth when you smile. But if you need a filling, you can discuss the best solution with your dentist to choose the material that will be right for you.
Why You Might Need an Amalgam Filling
- Your teeth are cracked or broken
- There is decay in one of your teeth
- Teeth are worn
- Previous fillings are cracked or broken, needing to be replaced
What’s the Process for Getting an Amalgam Filling?
Your dentist can place an amalgam filling in one appointment. Here’s a step-by-step look at the process for these fillings.
- The dentist will numb the area
- Your dental health team will remove the decayed part of your tooth
- We’ll clean the tooth and prep it for the filling
- Dr. Guller will fill the space with the amalgam filling
- We’ll shape and polish the filling to make it feel great alongside your other teeth
For a few days following your filling, you might be sensitive to hot and cold. With time, this sensitivity will subside.
Oral hygiene practices are important for keeping your filling looking and feeling great. Make sure to continue to brush and floss. You should also visit a dentist regularly for an exam and cleaning where they will check the wellbeing of your fillings and any other restorations.
If you’re experiencing tooth pain, be sure to call our office immediately so we can check for cavities and repair them before they become a larger problem.
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