Tag Archive for ‘Composite Fillings’
Dental Suction: Why Dentists Use a Suction
A reader named Jeanny recently emailed me the following questions: Why is it necessary to suction after local anesthetic? Why is it necessary to suction when doing a filling? Can blood be involved in both of the above procedures? I’ll answer the first two questions later on in this article. In response to the last question, blood can be involved when [...]
Why Do I Need a Filling? Six Reasons Why Dentists Do Fillings
Many people wonder why their dentist tells them that they need a filling. Although having a cavity is the #1 reason we do fillings, there are also many other reasons that people get fillings. Why You Need a Filling 1 – Cavities Cavities remain the number one reason that dentists give patients fillings. Even so, [...]
Filling Fell Out? Why You Should Get a Lost Filling Replaced
I got an email earlier this week from a reader named Trish. She asked the following: “What will happen if the filling comes out of your tooth, and you don’t have it replaced, other than pain trying to eat?” Before I answer that question, let’s take a look at why fillings fall out. A filling [...]
What Do Silver and White Fillings Look Like?
At my dental school, we recommend silver fillings for the back teeth since silver fillings last longer than white fillings. However, many people are hesitant to get silver fillings because they stand out, and they don’t want other people to notice them. If you are also wondering what the difference in appearance between white and [...]
Is the Blue Dental Curing Light Harmful?
Recently, Christopher, a thirteen-year-old reader from Michigan wanted to know if the blue light that dentists use to cure fillings and sealants can hurt your teeth when used for a long period of time. He told me that when he was at the dentist’s office getting sealants placed on his back teeth, they shined a [...]
How a Chipped Tooth Can Be Repaired With a White Composite Filling
Breaking one of your front teeth is something that nobody wants to go through, but unfortunately it is a common occurrence. Luckily, modern dentistry is able to make these teeth look normal after a tooth fracture has occurred. Chipped teeth can be repaired with crowns, veneers, and ordinary white composite fillings. Today in my pre-clinical [...]
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