A filling is a replacement of lost tooth material. It may have been due to decay (bacteria which destroys the teeth with its acid) or fracture (a force that has broken the tooth).The conventional “silver” filling – which is avoided now due to the potential environmental pollution due to the mercury in the filling.
The “composite” resin fillings that are made to match the tooth colour perfectly. They are used to re-shape and restore broken teeth, cavities mostly in the front teeth so that they look perfectly natural.
The deep cavities demand special attention. Deep cavities mean that the bacteria has reached the vital center of the tooth and hence the fillings are made to protect the pulp as well as promote healing. The filling material is white in colour.
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