Tag Archive for ‘Fillings’
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, [...]
No Dental Work Is As Good As Your Natural Teeth
Pretend that you’re in your car driving on a freshly-paved road. Doesn’t it feel nice as your tires effortlessly glide on the smooth, even surface? Flash forward a few years and imagine driving down the same road. Due to the recent bad winters, the road is now lined with potholes that have been repaired. When [...]
Problems that a High Filling Can Cause
Many people wonder what they should do when they come home from the dentist after getting a filling and notice that their bite isn’t quite right. If you end up having problems with a filling, it’s always best to check back with your dentist to see if you have a high filling. If your filling [...]
What’s In an Amalgam Filling?
Have you ever wondered what an amalgam filling looks like inside? Many people question how a metal can be soft enough to be shaped into a tooth yet hard enough to endure the force of chewing and other abuse that occurs during its ten or more years in your mouth. Other people are curious about [...]
Cavities in Baby Teeth: Should You Get Baby Teeth Filled?
A lot of parents wonder if it’s really necessary to have their children get fillings in their baby teeth. Since baby teeth just end up falling out, why not let the cavity fall out with the baby tooth rather than paying to have a dentist remove the cavity? Many people assume that baby teeth aren’t [...]
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 [...]
Six Common Places Where You Might Get a Cavity
Imagine you are in the dental office and the dentist is showing you on a screen where in your mouth you are most likely to get cavities, much like in the picture to the left. Wouldn’t that advice be invaluable? It would probably help you know where to concentrate when you brush. Although you’re not [...]
Rubber Dental Dams: What They Are and Why Dentists Use Them
Have you ever gone to the dentist and had them put a big rubber blanket over your mouth? In 1864 (nearly 150 years ago), a New York City dentist by the name of S.C. Barnum invented the rubber dam for use in dentistry. He was looking for an easy way to isolate the particular teeth that [...]
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 [...]
What to Do When You Lose a Filling from Your Tooth
Earlier this week, I wrote about what you should do when a crown falls off. Today, I will discuss what you should do when you lose a filling. Losing a filling from your tooth can be quite a traumatic event, especially if it comes out while you’re eating and you accidentally bite down on it. [...]
Hi, I'm Tom. I'm currently a 4th year dental student in the USA. I started this blog to help people take better care of their teeth. You can 
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