Dental Filling Las Vegas - Preferred Family Dentistry

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Dental Filling
Presented By
Preferred Family Dentistry
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When you visit our Dental Office in Las Vegas for
a dental examination one of the first things we
look for are cavities or basically parts of the
tooth that have been decayed and are diseased.
Decay can happen on any surface of the
tooth. Sometimes decayed tooth structure can
only be detected by x-rays and sometimes it is
easily detected by the naked eye, depending on
the location of the decay. That is why it is
important to have dental x-rays taken
periodically to detect the hidden areas of decay.
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Decay can start in a tooth for many reasons such
as poor oral hygiene, excessive use of sugary
foods and drinks and not having enough fluoride
during childhood. Genetics also have a role in
your tooth structure. Some people are born with
stronger teeth while some might have weaker teeth
and therefore more prone to getting decay. Drug
abuse is another reason for decay in teeth.
Certain prescribed drugs can cause the mouth to
become dry, lack of saliva can also be a factor
in tooth decay. Sometimes decay can happen under
old restorations.
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For example if you have a crown or dental
fillings that is old, sometimes bacteria can leak
underneath the margins of these restorations and
start new decay, in this case the crown or
filling needs to be replaced. You may not have
any problems with your teeth but when decay is
small it has little or no symptoms. Teeth with
larger decay can become sensitive to temperature
or bite and sometimes these decayed parts are so
large and close to the nerve that a root canal
therapy may be needed.
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If you have been told that you have cavities it
means that you have decayed teeth. In this case
to fix the problem you need to get a dental
filling. A filling can be either tooth colored
(in this case the material used is a composite
resin) or silver colored (in this case the
material used is called amalgam which has
mercury). Many people are afraid the amalgam
fillings may be toxic for their health, however
they shouldnt worry.
For many reasons Dr. J only places the tooth
colored fillings. They are more esthetically
pleasing, they bond to the tooth, they dont
contain mercury and with the new resin materials
strength is no longer an issue. In the past more
amalgam fillings were used in the back teeth for
more strength. Today tooth colored fillings can
be placed successfully in the back teeth and will
last for years.
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Dental Fillings in our Las Vegas office
Dr. J will start by numbing the tooth that is
being filled. The decayed parts of the tooth will
be removed using special instruments. Once all
decay is removed Dr. J will prepare the tooth for
the filling, basically the tooth structure will
be primed and ready for the resin filling to be
bonded in the tooth.
Once the filling is placed in the tooth it will
be cured using a UV light and will immediately
set. This is one of the advantages of these
materials since you can start eating right away
after your appointment is over. Your bite will be
checked and the filling will be adjusted
accordingly before you leave so that you can chew
comfortably. It is normal to experience some
sensitivity for a few days after a filling has
been done.
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If you have been told that you need fillings but
you are not sure about the diagnosis, please feel
free to visit Dr. J for a second opinion. Dental
Fillings Las Vegas at drjlv.com, Dr. J only
places the tooth colored fillings. They are more
esthetically pleasing, they bond to the tooth,
they dont contain mercury. Today tooth colored
fillings can be placed successfully in the back
teeth and will last for years.
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8785 W Warm Springs Rd 108 Las Vegas, NV 89148
4510 S Eastern Ave 2 Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-433-0355
702-982-8500
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