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Dental Fillings

Considering Dental Fillings in Toronto

Cavities are disappointing. No one likes being told they have one. However, cavities are one dental issue that has a simple solution called the dental filling. Getting a filling is routine, painless, and effective in restoring your tooth from a cavity. Our Water’s Edge team goes the extra mile in ensuring getting a dental filling is comfortable and stress-free. Our state-of-art equipment, modern filling materials, and experiences dentists make getting a filling an easy and positive experience.

Dental Fillings for Restoration Available in Toronto

A dental filling is material used to fill a hole left by a cavity. It restores the tooth and prevents the cavity from returning. A cavity occurs when bacteria destroy tooth enamel and create a small hole in the tooth. The hole will worsen if not corrected. A dental filling fills the hole to keep the tooth strong and healthy to function normally.
A dental filling prevents decay from going deeper into the tooth, which could lead to an infection at the root, pain, and tooth loss. It can look like your natural tooth so a modern dental filling is unnoticeable.
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Getting a Filling Improves Oral Health

Remedying a cavity is important to maintaining oral health. The simplest and most inexpensive way to do that is with a dental filling.
Decay Stops:

A cavity will continue in decay until you get a dental filling. The filling seals the tooth, preventing bacteria from further damaging it.

Tooth Function Restored:

A filling strengthens the tooth structure so you can chew and speak well without pain or sensitivity.

Prevention:

Untreated cavities can result in an infection at the tooth’s root. That could mean a root canal or extraction. Dental fillings prevent the more serious side of cavities.

Pain Relief:

Cavities cause pain. They can cause tooth sensitivity to sugar, cold, and heat. A dental filling stops cavity pain and seals the tooth, protecting it from sensitivity.

Durability:

Modern fillings last for years, even decades, so they both restore your teeth but protect them in the future.

Filling Materials

Some may be surprised to know there are different types of dental filling materials. They all come with different advantages and at different price points. Our team can explain your options during your first visit to remedy your cavity.

Composite Fillings

Composite fillings are the most common and popular choice. They look natural, are durable, and can be easily matched to your natural teeth. Composite fillings are made from resin, which is a plastic, and glass particles so they look and function like natural teeth material. They are also one of the most affordable choices.

  • Aesthetics: Composite fillings look like your tooth and can’t be easily identified.
  • Versatility: They can also be used to fix damaged teeth like those that are chipped, broken or worn down. The substance is used in dental bonding.
  • Less Invasive: Composite fillings require less removal of tooth structure.

Amalgam Fillings

Amalgam fillings are a staple in dentistry were used for more than 150 years before dentists shifted to newer materials. The silver amalgams had strength and durability. They consisted of a mix of metals like silver, tin, and coppery. The downside, which led to their reduced use, is that they also contained mercury. Mercury is associated with health problems, although dentists long stated that the amount in an amalgam filling is so slight that it didn’t have any health impacts. These fillings cost effecting but do show up as silver so dentists only install them on back teeth. Most dentists no longer use them but some still provide them as an option.

  • Durability: They are strong and add to chewing force.
  • Longevity: Amalgam fillings have been known to last for decades, even a lifetime.
  • Inexpensive: Amalgam fillings are the lowest-priced option.

Our Procedure

Understanding the dental filling procedure will ease your mind and reduce stress. Here is how we perform this procedure at Water’s Edge.
Numbing the Area for Comfort

The first thing we do is apply a topical anesthetic to your gums so we can insert a needed with a local anesthetic that numbs the area where the dentist will work.

Decay Removal

The dentist uses a tool to remove the decayed area from the tooth. You will not feel anything but pressure. The area is cleaned.

Filling Placement

We apply different methods depending on which option you choose.

  • Composite filling: We apply it in layers and use a light to harden each layer.
  • Amalgam filling: We mix it, pack it into the space and shape it.
Polishing

Our dentist will shape the filling to blend with the rest of the tooth. They make sure your bite is correct and then the tooth and filling are polished.

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  • A dental filling is an easy way to maintain good oral health. Those experiencing tooth pain should be examined for a cavity. We are here to support you and answer your questions.
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Dental Fillings FAQ

Is getting a filling painful?
No. Using a local anesthetic prevents pain. It is a comfortable treatment and you shouldn’t feel any pain afterwards.
How long is the filling procedure?
A typical filling procedure takes about an hour to complete and is usually done in one visit.
Will getting a filling make my tooth sensitive?
Some sensitivity to hot or cold is common for a few days after a filling procedure. It will go away without medication or procedures.
How long do fillings last?
Composite fillings can last up to 10 years and amalgam fillings can last up to 15 years. Good hygiene helps and some last much longer.
How do I maintain my new filling?
Brush twice a day, floss daily and go for regular dental check-ups. The only change you need to make is to avoid sticky things like gum or taffy. Chewing on hard things like ice should be avoided too.