Tooth decay is the most common oral disease today that can occur at any age due to improper oral hygiene habits and an unhealthy diet. If the tooth has just decayed and the cavity has not spread, filling the cavity is considered the most effective treatment solution at a reasonable cost. Not only does it restore aesthetics thanks to modern materials, but it also improves chewing ability quickly.
1. Why fill cavities?
Filling cavities is a technique that uses specialized materials to fill the gaps in the teeth when attacked by cavities bacteria. This method helps improve the aesthetics as well as the chewing ability of the teeth.
Dental filling is a fairly simple technique and does not cause too much pain, so it is often chosen by many people. In case of tooth decay and delay in filling, it will cause the following dangerous effects:
– Tooth decay bacteria destroy the enamel structure, making chewing difficult due to persistent pain.
– The risk of gingivitis increases because if tooth decay spreads deep into the pulp, leading to pulp death, it will cause complications of infection to spread to the gums.
– Tooth loss may occur because if the tooth is broken, has a lot of decay, leaving only the root, and the infection lasts for a long time, the tooth will no longer be able to be preserved.
– Cavities spread to adjacent teeth.
– Causing loss of aesthetics if bacteria attack the front teeth, at this time the teeth will turn black, have holes or even break teeth.
2. Can cavities that reach the pulp be filled?
In fact, filling cavities can only be applied to cases where the cavity is as big as a green bean and does not cause pain or discomfort to the patient. At this time, the doctor will examine, evaluate and clean the cavity. A cavity 1.5mm from the pulp is considered safe, the doctor will fill it to ensure chewing function.
In the case of a large cavity, the cavity has spread to the pulp, the patient has begun to feel pain and has difficulty chewing, filling is often ineffective, and cannot restore normal chewing ability. At that time, the doctor will examine the specific condition of the tooth to treat the cavity and then cover it with porcelain crowns to get the best results.
3. Deep tooth filling procedure at BIK International Dental Clinic
Doctors at BIK International Dental Clinic will perform deep tooth filling in the following order:
3.1. General examination
First, the doctor will determine the specific tooth decay condition of each patient through a general examination with the naked eye as well as taking X-rays to get the most accurate diagnosis. After that, the doctor will discuss and advise you on suitable dental filling materials.
3.2. Anesthesia and cleaning of the oral cavity
After choosing the filling material, the doctor will clean the oral cavity through steps such as scaling and cleaning the oral cavity to avoid infection during treatment. You will then be given a local anesthetic to make you more comfortable during the cavity filling procedure.
3.3. Clean the cavity (place the lining)
In this step, the doctor will use specialized tools to clean all the decayed dentin to remove bacteria, stop the pain and prevent the tooth from decaying again after filling.
In addition, depending on the depth and width of the cavity, the doctor will place a layer of cement at the bottom of the cavity to protect the pulp below, avoiding tooth sensitivity after filling.
3.4. Fill the cavity
Finally, the doctor will place the filling material you have chosen into the cavity and wait for it to harden. After that, the doctor will use tools to edit and remove the remaining filling material to ensure the standard shape and size, bringing high aesthetics.
4. Does the tooth hurt after filling?
Deep tooth filling is a very popular dental technique today. Because before filling the tooth, the doctor will perform local anesthesia at the tooth position that needs to be filled, so the patient will not feel any pain or discomfort during the above process.
If you feel pain or discomfort lasting more than 2 weeks after filling a cavity, it is very possible that the doctor did not perform the technique correctly, causing the filling to not fit the cavity, causing a gap between the real tooth and the filling. Or maybe the doctor did not thoroughly treat the tooth decay and pulpitis before, causing persistent pain and discomfort.
5. How much does it cost to fill a cavity?
How much does it cost to fill a cavity is probably the question of many people when they need to fill a cavity. In fact, the cost of filling cavities depends on many different factors such as filling materials, the dental clinic you choose, the equipment used, etc.
Specifically, some filling materials for cavities can be composite, glass cement, amalgam and metal. Of which, composite filling is the most widely used material today because it has a color similar to real teeth, high wear resistance and strength. The price of filling teeth with this material ranges from 200,000 – 300,000 VND/tooth.
Accordingly, you can refer to the price list of deep tooth filling services at BIK International Dental Clinic to know the specific fee before going to the dental facilities to perform deep tooth filling.
6. Notes after filling cavities
After completing the filling process, the patient will be advised by the doctor about the problems and discomfort that may occur after filling the tooth, how to eat and drink and clean the mouth at the filling site. Specifically as follows:
– The patient may feel a little uncomfortable due to the effects of the anesthetic, but this feeling will disappear when the anesthetic wears off.
– It is necessary to clearly understand the time to eat and chew after filling the tooth to avoid the filling from chipping. When filling with Composite material, you can eat and drink immediately, but with other materials, you should avoid eating and chewing for about 4 hours.
– Avoid using hard, sharp objects to pick teeth in places with fillings to avoid chipping or breaking the filling. Use dental floss to clean between teeth as directed by your dentist. Brush your teeth gently to avoid pain, scratching your gums, and wearing down your teeth and chipping off your fillings.
– Limit the use of colored foods and drinks such as coffee, tobacco, and chocolate to avoid discoloring your fillings.
7. Price list for filling cavities at BIK International Dental Clinic
So filling cavities is a fairly simple dental technique and is a popular service provided at almost every dental clinic. However, to ensure the longevity of the filling and avoid chipping after filling, you should choose a reputable dental clinic to have your cavities treated and filled by a team of highly qualified doctors with many years of experience in the profession.
