Dental Fillings

Dental Fillings 

Cavities are one of the most common dental problems, and people of all ages may fall prey to the same. To treat it, we will remove the decayed part of your teeth and then fill the area using dental fillings. Fillings are used to restore cracked, chipped, or broken teeth. They are also used to fill your worn-down teeth that have been misused due to the events such as tooth grinding and nail-biting.

*Composite Fillings  

   Composite resins, or tooth-colored fillings, provide good durability and resistance to fracture in small- to mid-size fillings that need to withstand moderate pressure from the constant stress of chewing. They can be used on either front or back teeth. They are a good choice for people who prefer that their fillings look more natural. 

Ultimately, the best dental filling is no dental filling. Prevention is the best medicine. You can dramatically decrease your risk of cavities and other dental diseases simply by:

• brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
• flossing daily
• eating a balanced diet
• visiting the dentist regularly.

How is the Procedure Performed?  

*During your appointment, we will numb the area around your teeth with a local anesthetic. Using an air abrasion instrument, laser, or any other tool, we will remove the decayed area from the site.  

*We will probe the area to determine if all the decay is properly removed. After this, we will clean the space, including the cavity and the debris. If the decay is near your tooth root, we will put a liner.

*Composite material is applied in layers. After completing the multilayering process, we will use a curing light to harden each layer.  

*Lastly, we will shape the composite material to obtain the shape of your remaining teeth. The excess material will be trimmed off, and we will polish the final restoration of your teeth. Make sure to take care of your fillings to maintain them in the long run. 

Please reach out to our dental practice in Bakersfield, CA, to have a consultation with our dentist, Dr. Bortay Dehnadi. Please call us at (661) 834-9900 or schedule an online consultation, and we'll guide you further.