Europa House, West Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DD
Europa House, West Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DDAs one of the most commonly placed dental restoration treatments, the chances are you’ve probably already heard of fillings! We use these to help repair teeth that have become damaged in some way by filling in a gap – sometimes also referred to as a cavity or caries – in the tooth.
This then restores the tooth to full function and helps stop bacteria from further entering the tooth via the hole, minimising and even preventing the chances of decay in the future.
Fillings are fairly common and can come about for a variety of reasons. In all cases, however, the tooth has become damaged and a hole or cavity has been created as a result of this. The causes of this damage can be tooth decay, injury, or simple wear and tear.
We’ll be able to diagnose the need for a filling during your regular check-ups with us here at West Street Dental Practice. Some patients may not even know they need a filling until an examination occurs, while others may experience the following symptoms:
Fillings can usually be placed during just one appointment, and are normally relatively quick. You’ll be placed under local anaesthetic while we carry out the treatment, during which we’ll first remove any decay before thoroughly cleaning the tooth in question. We’ll then place the filling, shaping it to fit in with the rest of the natural tooth.
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