Teeth Filling Overview
Due to poor oral hygiene or too much sugar intake, dental problems like cavities, minor tooth damage occur, dental fillings are an effective solution for these problems. So if you are also facing issues like cavities, go for the dental filling treatment. This guide will help you understand what dental filling is, their types, when you need tooth gap filling, and cost in India.
What are Dental Fillings?
Dental fillings are used to restore cavities, damaged or cracked teeth by placing a filling material after removing damaged or decay portion to restore tooth’s function or shape. Dental filling is commonly known as tooth filling or cavity fillings.
When does one need dental filling?
You need teeth gap filling treatment, if you are seeing signs below:
1. Single or Multiple Cavities
2. Continued toothache while chewing
3. Have visible dark spots on teeth
4. Small gaps between teeth
5. Minor cracks or chipped teeth
6. To replace old fillings
Types of Dental fillings
There are different types of dental fillings, your dentist can recommend the one which is best according to your preference, tooth location and other factors.
1. Composite Fillings/ Tooth-Coloured Fillings
The composite fillings are made up of resin material and these can be matched with your natural teeth, which make these the popular choice because of their aesthetic appeal. These are ideal for front teeth as they can be customised according to the shade of your natural teeth, known as tooth coloured filling.
2. Dental Amalgam Filling/ Silver Amalgam Filling
Dental amalgam filling, also known as silver filling, are silver in colour made up of mercury mixed with silver, tin, copper and zinc. These are durable or long lasting and suitable for back teeth as their colour is visible. People with metallic allergy should avoid getting dental amalgam filling.
3. Ceramic Fillings
These are made up of porcelain, and more durable than any other filling. These are stain resistant and provide you more aesthetic appeal, but these are more costly. These are also tooth coloured filling.
4. GIC- Glass Ionomer Fillings
GIC dental fillings are made up of Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) and release fluoride to protect teeth. These are commonly used for children or for baby teeth. These are suitable for small cavities, temporary filling but these are not very durable.
Dental Filling Procedure – Step by Step
The dental filling procedure is simple, almost painless and completed in one visit:
1. Firstly your dentist will examine how deep the cavity or decay is
2. Then you will be numbed by local anaesthesia
3. Dentist will remove the infected part of teeth & make it clean
4. Then fill the hole with dental filling material
5. Then Material will be hardened by a dental curing light
6. Tooth will be shaped & polished
Benefits of Dental Filling
Teeth gap filling offer several benefits which are below:
1. Restore tooth chewing ability
2. Stops tooth decay from further spreading
3. Strength your weakened teeth
4. Enhance the look of your teeth
5. Lasts for longer time
6. Make your teeth structure better
Cost of Dental Fillings in India (Approx.)
Many people wonder how much dental fillings or tooth fillings cost before getting the treatment. The cost of dental filling in India, depends on the type of dental filling material.
1. Composite Filling: ₹1,500 – ₹4,000 per tooth
2. Amalgam Filling: ₹800 – ₹1,500 per tooth
3. Glass Ionomer Filling: ₹1000 – ₹3,500 per tooth
4. Ceramic Filling: ₹3,000 – ₹6,000 per tooth
Dental filling Cost in Bhiwani at Triveni Dental
At Triveni Dental, we provide the best dental filling treatment in Bhiwani at affordable cost. Below are the dental filling costs in Bhiwani (approx.) at Triveni Dental:
1. GIC-Glass Ionomer Filling: Rs. 800 per tooth
2. Composite Filling: Rs.1000- 1200 per tooth
Why choose Triveni Dental for Dental filling service in Bhiwani?
At Triveni Dental, we offer affordable dental filling service in Bhiwani, which has long-lasting results. We have the best doctors for dental filling in Bhiwani. Patient choose us as we:
1. Provide affordable dental filling in Bhiwani
2. Have different types of dental filling options like Composite filling, GIC filling etc.
3. Have the best doctors for dental filling in Bhiwani
4. Hygienic conditions & patient friendly environment
5. High quality material & teeth coloured filling
Conclusion
If you are facing issues like tooth decay, cavities, or small gap between teeth, then visit the dentist or dental clinic near you and get your dental filling treatment done. Timely treatment will save you from further damage and costly treatment like root canal treatment (RCT).
FAQs – Dental Fillings Treatment
1. What are dental fillings?
Dental fillings are used to restore cavities, damaged or cracked teeth by placing a filling material after removing damaged or decay portion to restore tooth’s function or shape.
2. How long does a dental filling last?
Dental fillings can last up to 5-10 years and even more depending on the type of material you are using for filling.
3. What are the different types of filling?
Common types of dental filling available are composite or tooth coloured filling, dental amalgam filling, Ceramic and GIC filling.
4. What is the cost of dental filling in India?
The teeth filling cost in India ranges from Rs.800-6000 per tooth, depending on filling material and tooth location.
5. Can dental filling be completed in one visit?
Yes, most of the dental filling is completed in one visit unless deep cavities are involved.
6. Is the tooth filling treatment painful?
No, the dental filling or tooth filling is not painful as it is done under local anaesthesia.
