Dental Filling Whenever we go to the dentist, we expect a problem to be fixed without any trouble. We get a cavity filled, a root canal fixed, or a bridge installed and that is that. We think that the problem is fixed and that we never need to come back to revisit the problem. Sometimes even the best work of our Pleasant Valley Dentistry dentists needs to be revisited. Complex issues can occur and may require more treatment. Dental fillings can become damaged and sometimes need to be repaired. What Is A Filling?Dental fillings are one of the most common dental treatments because cavities are one of the most common oral health problems. Whenever you have decay in the tooth, our dentist will clean the decay out and then refill the tooth with a tooth-colored resin. That resin is pretty durable, but it is not immune to damage or protection from further decay. Fillings can get damaged by various events in your life, and most of the time the filling causes a crack in your tooth. Even the smallest cracks can get bacteria into your mouth and then can cause decay, and it might even get into your dental pulp which can cause even more problems. What Can Damage Your Fillings?Fillings are not indestructible, and they can be cracked if you are not careful. Here are some of the things that can stop your fillings from being supported. First, one of the many things that can damage your fillings is chewing on hard foods such as ice or mints. If you are putting too much pressure on your teeth by forcing them down on these very hard foods, your teeth can crack. The fillings work the exact same way, as they can be cracked whenever you bite down on very hard foods. If the fillings are too big, then they are weaker than smaller fillings, and they will not be able to take as much pressure. Additionally, you do not just have to bite down, you can also weaken and damage your fillings by grinding your teeth too much. How Do You Know If A Filling Is Damaged?Most of the symptoms of damaged fillings are the same as those for a cracked tooth. You can have pain when you bite down, sensitivity to hot and cold foods, or you can move the filling with your tongue. In that case, your filling is damaged and that means that your entire tooth is at risk. Thankfully, damaged fillings are very easy to treat and they also are not meant to last forever. Even if you have perfect oral health you do need to come in to get your fillings replaced. If you need to get your fillings repaired or just want to check up on them, please contact our Pleasant Valley Dentistry dental team at 623-561-1470 and we will be happy to take a look at them for you. |
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