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Dental Fillings
Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A properly filled cavity can prevent further and more costly procedures later on. Your dental filling procedure will begin with one of our experienced dentists applying local anesthetic to numb the area. Next, the decayed area will be removed and the space will be cleaned for the filling. Finally, your dentist will finish and polish the filling for a comfortable fit.
Dousman Dentistry offers fillings that can match your tooth color.
Sometimes there may be no symptoms or pain when a cavity is discovered. The earlier a cavity is filled the less damage is done to your oral health. Causes of cavities include bacteria, snacking, sugary drinks, and poor oral hygiene.
In addition to dental fillings, there are other types of treatment, like fluoride, crowns, and in severe cases root canals or tooth removal.
A cavity is an area of permanent damage within the hard surface of your teeth. Not cleaning your teeth well enough can lead to cavity symptoms, including:
Regular cleanings are the best preventative care; they help you stop cavities from happening or getting worse. If you’re experiencing any of the above signs of a cavity, it is important to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced dentists.
The cost for tooth filling without insurance is between $190 and $400 per tooth depending on the material used and how many surfaces you need filled on each individual tooth. Where the filling is located can also have an effect on cost. Hard-to-reach teeth can require more time and equipment. Every dentist, state, region, and city might have very different rates as well.
We do accept most major insurances. You can check your insurance coverage online. Our billing associates can help you establish whether your insurance will cover a tooth filling.
There are a variety of dental filling materials available like gold, porcelain, silver amalgam and tooth-colored plastic called composite. The most popular and affordable materials are composite and amalgam. One of our experienced dentists will discuss the best option for you.
Compared to amalgam dental fillings that have a metallic appearance on your teeth, tooth-colored fillings are much more aesthetically appealing. Composite blends in with your surrounding tooth, so no one will be able to tell you ever had a cavity. Your beautiful, white smile is all anyone will see whether you're laughing, speaking or yawning.
Tooth-colored fillings are also long-lasting (up to 10 years or more of use) with proper care. Brushing twice a day, flossing and scheduling a teeth cleaning every 6 months is crucial for filling maintenance. A lot of people are switching to composite fillings because they are free of mercury, unlike amalgam fillings.
You may experience tooth sensitivity after a filling, which will go away on its own over the following days. If your sensitivity does not decrease, don’t hesitate to contact us! Can you eat after a filling? Our dentists recommend you wait at least one hour before eating anything and allow 24 hours to pass before attempting to eat hard foods.
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