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Fillings, Bonding, Sealants, Non-Surgical Gum Treatments, X-Rays
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Fillings

Fillings are done to remove decay, and replace the affected tooth structure. It is called a filling because new a material fills the hole that decay left. Most teeth are treated with bonded tooth colored composite resin fillings. If caught early enough, cavities can be treated easily and painlessly. If not treated, decay can lead to tooth pain and/or infection, and the tooth would need root canal treatment or extraction.

Bonding

Bonding involves adhering composite resin material to the front of the tooth. This is done to repair damage done to the tooth by decay or fracture, to alter the alignment of the teeth, or to close gaps between the teeth. First the surface of the tooth is roughened in order to accept the bonding and hold it. A gel is applied to micro etch the tooth surface, and a primer/bond agent is applied so the material adheres to the surface. Then the material itself is placed on the tooth and hardened with light. The composite resin material is shaped and polished to get a lustrous finish as a last step.

Sealants

This is used to fill in narrow grooves in a tooth that cannot be adequately cleaned by brushing. In some cases, the tooth structure has fine grooves or pits which accumulate plaque, not because the person doesn’t brush, but because they’re too narrow to allow even one bristle into them. These will develop cavities over time. So, the dentist or hygienist will brush on a coating that seals the grooves and pits, making it possible to brush off all the plaque and keep your teeth healthy.

Non-Surgical Gum Treatments

Fillings are done to remove decay, and replace the affected tooth structure. It is called a filling because new a material fills the hole that decay left. Most teeth are treated with bonded tooth colored composite resin fillings. If caught early enough, cavities can be treated easily and painlessly. If not treated, decay can lead to tooth pain and/or infection, and the tooth would need root canal treatment or extraction.

X-Rays

Bonding involves adhering composite resin material to the front of the tooth. This is done to repair damage done to the tooth by decay or fracture, to alter the alignment of the teeth, or to close gaps between the teeth. First the surface of the tooth is roughened in order to accept the bonding and hold it. A gel is applied to micro etch the tooth surface, and a primer/bond agent is applied so the material adheres to the surface. Then the material itself is placed on the tooth and hardened with light. The composite resin material is shaped and polished to get a lustrous finish as a last step.

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