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Is it possible to fill a gaping tooth is something that many people wonder when they want to make cosmetic restorations for sparse teeth. Filling is a dental solution that can restore the aesthetics of teeth in some specific cases. So what about the state of sparse teeth? Should I fill my teeth? With the following article will help you better understand what gap teeth are and make a decision whether to fill them.
1. What is a wide tooth filling?
Fillings provide an effective solution to a wide range of dental concerns and can dramatically improve your smile in a short amount of time. Since cosmetic fillings are not a particularly invasive treatment, they are suitable for most people. You can perform a filling in your teeth in the following cases:
Crooked teeth Misaligned teeth Yellow stained teeth Cracks in your teeth Short teeth Damaged or worn out teeth Space between teeth that are far apart Correction process Treatment from preparing teeth for composite resin to curing teeth with light takes about 30 minutes to 60 minutes for each tooth. Fillings have the added benefit of allowing you to see the results of your treatment after just one visit.
Cosmetic fillings are often seen as a temporary cosmetic dental treatment. In some cases, this is true, as patients sometimes have porcelain veneers as a temporary measure while waiting for the veneers to be fitted. However, if you take good care of your teeth that have been treated with composite resins, cosmetic dental bonding can last for many years.
2. Should I fill my teeth?
Fillings are a cost-effective cosmetic dental procedure in which the dentist applies a tooth-colored composite resin to one or more of your teeth to repair the damage. Serving as a practical alternative to crowns and veneers, cosmetic bonding uses a shade guide to help you choose a color that matches your natural teeth. The dentist then roughens the surface of the tooth, and applies a liquid to bond the adhesive. Finally, they will coat the composite resin onto the liquid, mold or shape the tooth, and then harden the material with UV light.
Aesthetic fillings are often the preferred cosmetic dental treatment by patients because it offers so many benefits. This is why it is a popular choice for patients in search of their perfect smile.
This is a quick and effective treatment that can be completed in just one visit to the dental facility.
Because the treatment can address a wide range of cosmetic dental concerns, it can dramatically improve every aspect of your teeth in just one treatment.
Cosmetic fillings are less expensive than porcelain crowns.
Dentists can match the color of the composite resin to your teeth to create a natural-looking finish that blends seamlessly with the rest of your teeth for a more perfect smile.
Aesthetic filling treatments can provide lasting results that help your smile look better in the long run.
Incisal fillings can last from 4 to 8 years, but may need to be replaced for at least 3 years and up to 10 years depending on joint location, bite and eating habits. friend. After the 8 year mark, your dentist will evaluate the adhesive site to determine if the joint needs to be replaced, repaired, or if it is fine.
While some circumstances regarding the shelf life of a filling may be beyond your control, there are some things you can do to give your filling the best chance of preservation. It is better to avoid biting your front teeth directly into food, especially hard objects that can affect the tooth topology. The longevity of a filling will largely depend on how serious you are about oral hygiene.
3. The process of filling teeth
There are two ways to fill the teeth that are:
Direct filling: To make a direct filling, the doctor will put the filling material directly on the area of the tooth that needs to be restored and create an aesthetic shape according to the customer's wishes. benevolent. Indirect filling: Indirect filling technique is more complicated than direct filling. The filling will be attached to the outside according to the teeth, so it takes a lot of time and the cost is relatively high, but the durability of the fillings molded by this method is maintained for a long time. Here is the direct filling process:
Step 1: Depending on the specific case, local anesthetic injection can be used to numb the tooth area, making the patient feel most comfortable during the procedure. proceed to Step 2: Before mounting, the tooth surface is sanded and lightly coated with a curing solution to make the bonding material easier to adhere to. Step 3: Using composite plastic materials with stable structure, abrasion resistance, very high compressive strength, high durability, non-toxic, non-irritating to the filling area and colorful nature. After rinsing off the etching gel, the liquid composite resin with a moderate shine is applied in a thin layer, filling these small holes to create a strong micro-mechanical bond. Special UV waves are used to harden this bonding material. Once the first coat is cured, another coat is applied and cured. The dentist will continue to build layers until the restoration has the required thickness. The process of bonding a tooth usually takes 30 to 60 minutes from start to finish. Step 4: Finally, the filling is polished to finish the filling process. If your teeth are very sparse and affect the entire jaw structure, the doctor will consider porcelain veneers or braces to align your teeth regularly to help balance your teeth and standard bite.
4. Care after filling teeth
Avoid activities that can damage your teeth such as chewing ice, not biting your nails, holding a writing instrument in your mouth, or using your teeth in other ways that could put too much force on the bonding material and make it corrode.
Teeth grinding can also damage the bonding resin by grinding it down faster than usual. If you're a junkie, consider investing in a mouth guard or night guard.
While your junction repairs the original tooth, good oral hygiene is still required for lasting results, brushing with fluoride toothpaste twice daily, flossing between teeth , minimize the use of toothpicks.
Hard foods and too hard candies can also harm your bond, so it's best to avoid them as they are also bad for regular teeth. The whitening gel won't do any harm, but you may see discoloration as the appearance of your teeth changes, but your alignment remains the same.
Perform regular dental check-ups every 6 months: To check the status of the fillings and fillings as well as the general oral health.
If cared for properly, a filling tooth will look good for 3 to 10 years.
Dental - Jaw - Facial - Vinmec International General Hospital specializes in examining and treating all common dental problems in adults and children. The hospital has a team of qualified doctors and dentists and a system of advanced machinery to help support the examination process well and shorten the time.
Therefore, when there is any problem, you can go to the hospital to be checked for appropriate instructions from a specialist doctor. Avoiding leaving for a long time will affect the structure and aesthetics of the teeth.
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