08/06/2015 14:00
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A dental filling is a restoration that is most often used when a tooth has a cavity. Our North Hollywood dentist can also use dental fillings to restore small areas of damage on teeth. If you are a candidate for a dental filling, the entire process can usually be completed in a single appointment.
The first step is ensuring your comfort. We do this by using a local anesthetic that blocks the nerve sensations so that you feel no pain. If you are feeling particularly nervous or suffer from a dental phobia, we may also offer sedation, which can help you feel calm and relaxed. Once your tooth is numb, we will isolate the tooth to keep it from getting wet or otherwise contaminated. We will then remove the decayed part of the tooth. Several handheld tools may be used to ensure that we remove all of the diseased tooth tissue. We will carefully remove and rinse the debris from this job.
Once all of the diseased tissue is removed, we will replace the lost structure with filling material. The composite resin material has a putty-like texture so that it can be shaped and molded to match the tooth’s surface. It can even be made to match the color of your tooth precisely. The material is cured with a special light for it to harden, and then we polish the filling to look like natural enamel. Call us today to learn more about the process of placing fillings or to schedule an appointment with our expert in dental fillings in North Hollywood.