We have found over the years that the information patients receive from friends or from looking around online is not always necessarily full of facts. Unfortunately, information tends to err on the side of the negative rather than making dental treatments sound as gentle and effective as they really are. When it comes to what to expect from dental fillings, the same is true: Patients often have misinformation or feel concerned about this extremely common treatment that can quickly restore oral health, while repairing the affected tooth. If you have a cavity and require a filling, we encourage you to learn more, so you can look forward to providing yourself with the gift of restorative dentistry. Test your knowledge with the following quiz:
Dental Fillings Quiz: True or False
- True or False: Putting off your dental filling will not result in serious consequences – your cavity will not worsen once it occurs.
- True or False: We offer composite fillings – also called tooth-colored fillings – so your tooth continues to look beautiful after treatment.
- True or False: Dental fillings are uncomfortable but they are worth it.
Dental Quiz Answer Key
- False. Cavities will continue to progress until you treat them with a filling or until you require a more complex treatment. Neglecting tooth decay can become extremely problematic when your cavity grows so large that it exposes your roots, results in a broken tooth, or provides entrance for bacteria. Scheduling a filling immediately prevents you from dealing with root canal treatment and the need for a dental crown.
- True. Rather than offering amalgam – or metal fillings – we offer dental fillings made of composite. In addition to being able to match the shade of the filling to your surrounding tooth for a beautiful cosmetic finish, composite offers additional benefits, including: It is safe for metal allergy sufferers and for pregnant women, it is mercury free, composite does not result in sensitivity to hot or cold, and it will last as a result of bonding to your tooth tissue.
- False. Fillings are very common and we always ensure that every patient feels comfortable during treatment. We will first numb your tooth and the surrounding tissues.
ABOUT YOUR DOWNEY DENTISTS:
Dr. Hadis Reyhani, Dr. Ben Reyhani, and Dr. Pasha Hakimzadeh, DDS, provide a wealth of combined experience, along with innovative technology and personalized care, to help improve our patients’ dental health so they can enjoy smiling again. To schedule a consultation, call Downey Family Cosmetic Dentistry today at (562) 472-2433.
