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How to Treat Tooth Decay

Treatment for tooth decay varies according to how severe the decay is.

  • Brushing and flossing with fluoride toothpaste and/or receiving fluoride treatments may be enough to reverse early decay, before cavities have formed.
  • You need a filling if a cavity has formed. A filling is a material that plugs the cavity hole and restores a tooth to its original shape after your dentist has removed the decay. Continue reading →

Understanding Dental Instruments ( Part 1 )

Once you enter the dental clinic, you will see a dental chair :

Dental Chair

When you sit down in a dental chair, your eye first goes to the row of shiny, sharp instruments sitting in front of you.  : Continue reading →

Dental filling-What are the different options?

What is a dental filling?

A dental filling is a dental restorative material used to restore the function, integrity and morphology of missing tooth structure. The structural loss typically results from caries or external trauma. It is also lost intentionally during tooth preparation to improve the aesthetics or the physical integrity of the intended restorative material.

Dental fillings can be divided into three broad types: Continue reading →