Dental Fillings at Plaza Dental Centre
Restore Your Teeth in Hurstville
Dental fillings are a common and essential component of oral health care, serving to restore and reinforce teeth damaged by decay or fractures. When tooth decay occurs, bacteria produce acids that erode the enamel, creating cavities.
How Do you Know if you Need a Filling?
Signs that you need a filling might vary depending on your circumstances.
The most common sign that you might need a filling is when you see and feel a hole in your tooth.
Other times you might notice subtilities such as sensitivity to hot/cold/sweet foods or experience food getting stuck in a particular spot.
Unfortunately, there may be occasions that no signs are present, but in fact the beginning stages of a hole is forming or a large hole has already formed without you knowing.
How can you avoid fillings?
We understanding, that every oral health journey is different and what might be possible for one person might not be for the next. Our priority at Plaza Dental Centre is to make sure your oral health is in the best shape ever. To make sure we are helping you achieve this we encourage these simple steps between 6 monthly cleanings:
- Brush your teeth morning and night (electric toothbrushes are ideal, however, there is nothing wrong with a standard tooth brush)
- Floss twice a day after brushing (if you can only manage once a day, we suggest flossing at night)
- Gentle tongue scrapping every time you brush your teeth
- Moderate processed and sugary foods
- Keep up-to date with your 6 monthly cleanings and check-ups. Your dentist or Oral Health Therapist will tell you know if they notice any holes forming and provide an action plan
The Treatment Process
The treatment process at Plaza Dental Centre typically begins with the removal of the decayed portion of the tooth, followed by thorough cleaning and preparation of the affected area. Your dentist then applies the chosen filling material, shaping and polishing it to seamlessly blend with the natural tooth structure. This not only restores the tooth’s integrity but also prevents the spread of decay, maintaining overall oral health.
Fillings are crucial for preserving tooth function and preventing more extensive dental issues. Left untreated, cavities can lead to severe pain, infections, and even tooth loss. Why you shouldn’t delay your filling treatment:
- safeguards against the progression of decay
- maintaining a healthy and functional smile
- minimizing the need for more invasive treatments
Start Today
Request an appointment today to get started. Flexible payment options are available to easily fit your elective treatments into your monthly budget.
* Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.