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Fillings

A filling repairs a tooth damaged by decay. The decayed tissue is removed and the space restored so the tooth can function normally again.

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On the day

What to expect.

  1. Freezing of the area so the procedure is comfortable.
  2. Removal of the decayed portion of the tooth.
  3. Placement and shaping of the filling material.
  4. A check that your bite still meets correctly.
Every mouth is different. This is the usual shape of the appointment — your dentist will tell you what applies to you before anything begins.
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Questions

What people ask.

Will it hurt?

The tooth is frozen first, so the procedure itself should not hurt. You may feel pressure and vibration. Afterwards the tooth can be sensitive to cold or pressure for a few days as it settles.

How long does a filling take?

A straightforward single filling is usually well under an hour. Larger or deeper cavities take longer, and your dentist should tell you what to expect before starting.

How long will a filling last?

That depends on its size, where it sits in the mouth, how heavily you grind, and your oral hygiene. Fillings are repairs rather than permanent replacements, and they are checked at each examination.

What happens if I leave a cavity alone?

Decay does not reverse once it has broken through the enamel. Left alone it works deeper toward the nerve, and treatment then moves from a filling to a root canal or an extraction. Treating early is both cheaper and simpler.

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Treating a cavity before it reaches the nerve.

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Orenda Dental is at 284 Orenda Road, Unit 15 in Brampton.

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