What would a dentist need to consider when filling a cavity ?
Aug 31, 2010 in
Health FAQs
Teeth are examples of solid matter. When you eat hot food or
drink cold water, your teeth will expand or contract depending
on the temperature inside of your mouth. What would a dentist
need to consider when filling a cavity?
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2 comments
Katie on August 31, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Filling materials these days are made specifically to go into environments where the temperatures change so drastically. They are made to mimic tooth structure so that they expand and contract with your tooth. When filling a cavity dentists tend to consider: where the filling is going to be, front or back? Is it a chewing tooth? Do aesthetics matter? How big is the filling? On what surface of the tooth is the filling? How is moisture control? (Some fillings need the tooth to be very dry, some are tolerant of some moisture). How good is the patient? ( Little squirmy children may require a quicker filling). There are a lot of variables to consider when choosing a filling type. You should not be concerned about the expansion of materials though. They have all kinds of scientists that work to create the perfect materials to go into teeth.
Lily on August 31, 2010 at 10:00 pm
It depends on how big your cavity is. If your cavity is small, then they’ll just fill it. But with a large cavity, then you would need to get a root canal. Usually dentists don’t consider your teeth sensitivity before giving you a filling because your teeth sensitivity refers to your teeth enamel. (If you’re sensitive to cold or hot drinks, your enamel is wearing off. Get a sensodyne toothpaste to increase your enamel tolerance).
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