TREATMENTS
Fillings in Lahore
What is it?
Depending on the damage to your tooth, dentists use several types of fillings. This is usually based on the material that your dentist uses to fill the cavity left by the decay. Some of the more common filling types include composite, amalgam and gold fillings. In many cases you’ll be able to choose which filling type you prefer.
Common signs you may need a filling include:
- Tooth pain caused by pressure on the tooth.
- An uncomfortable sensation when consuming sugary foods or drinks.
- any particular area being sensitive to hold/cold/sweet etc
- A persistent ache or toothache in the affected tooth or surrounding area.
- Visible or palpable cavities in the tooth that cause discomfort when touched.
What happens
Your dentist will usually numb the decayed tooth using a local anaesthetic that’s injected into your gum and the area around the tooth. After that they will check that the area is numb and use a dental drill to remove the decay. After the tooth has been prepared they will place the filling. How they do this will depend on the type of filling material used.
NOTE: local anaesthesia is not usually required in all types of fillings.
Which type
The type of filling that your dentist will use to fill the cavity may depend on the decay damage to your tooth. Often you may be able to choose which filling type you prefer. Common filling types include amalgam, composite, ceramic and gold fillings. Glass ionomer cement fillings are less common. You can read more about the common filling types below.
Amalgam fillings
Dental amalgam fillings have been used to fill teeth for over 150 years. Amalgam is what we know as traditional silver fillings. They are not actually made of silver but a combination of a few metals including silver, tin, copper and mercury. They are a low-cost filling mostly used for large cavities in back molars because of their colour. An amalgam filling will darken over time but can last many years before it needs replacing, typically between 10 and 15 years.
- Strong and durable
- Cheapest filling type
- Can help prevent recurrent decay
Composite white fillings
Composite or synthetic white fillings are popular because of their natural appearance and strength. They typically last up to five years.
A composite filling will be matched to the colour of your teeth as closely as possible. They are almost impossible to detect and are an excellent replacement for stained, chipped or leaking fillings.
- Natural white appearance
- Can bond weak teeth
- Need less drilling preparation
