Question 1

can i exercise  after getting dental fillings?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: No problem exercising... Just be careful not to bite any numb areas if the anesthesia has not worn off while exerting yourself.

Question 2

are there different types of dental fillings? if yes, what are they. is one kind better/longer-lasting than others?

Accepted Answer

Yes: 1) amalgam - silver type, least expensive, tends to leak bacteria to the inside and leads to internal fractures.
2) composite resin - tooth color, great if "proper" use of bonding solution.  The bigger it is the weaker it is.
3) glass ionomer - limited use in more long term temporary situations.
There are others based on the specific application and properties needed.

Question 3

are porcelain fillings generally covered by dental insurance? porcelain really looks like that way i'd like to go with a filling i need done, as it seems like it will last the longest, but i'm concerened that my insurance won't cover it.

Accepted Answer

Composite : Composite fillings (porcelain) are usually covered by dental insurance. It depends on your plan and on which tooth needs to be restored.

Consult with the dentist who will be restoring the tooth. They can better advise you regarding the proper restoration for your particular problem.

Question 4

what are the dental materials used an fillings?

Accepted Answer

Various: There are several materials that are currently and routinely used for dental restorations.

For smaller areas: silver mercury amalgam or composite (plastic) are used.
Note: amalgam contains mercury which the epa considers hazardous waste!
for larger areas: inlays, onlays or crowns: gold or other metal including titanium or semi or non precious metals, porcelain, zirconia or porcelain on metal.

Question 5

how much can a dental filling cost?

Accepted Answer

Depends on : The size of the filling, where it is located in the mouth as well as where you live. Please see your dentist to get an answer or  more than one for comparison sake.

Question 6

is getting a dental filling painful?

Accepted Answer

No: Typically,  the minor discomfort of getting anesthetic makes getting a filling painless.   It is rare to have a circumstance where  anesthetic does not work for filling appointments.

Question 7

how does a dental buckle filling work?

Accepted Answer

Buccal, not buckle: The word buccal  refers to the cheek-side of your posterior tooth (molar or premolar) as opposed to the occlusal (biting surface), lingual (tongue side surface of the tooth), mesial (toward the front of the mouth) or distal (toward the back of the mouth tooth surface).  A buccal filling may be bonded composite (resin), silver-mercury amalgam or gold.

Question 8

is it painful to get a dental filling?

Accepted Answer

Depends..: Did your dentist find the cavity in a very early stage? Then probably not.

If it is deep then it could be sensitive or painful.

Dentists are well trained in pain control- use of anesthetic so you will be comfortable.

Also, people feel things differently, I have some patients that want / need anesthetic for teeth cleaning and others who have crowns made without any anesthetic and feel nothing!

Question 9

how bad is the pain during a dental filling?

Accepted Answer

Injection a little: A filling shouldn't be painful at all.  The dentist will give you an injection of local anesthetic such as Lidocaine or articaine and then the tooth will be anesthetized or "numbed." if you are feeling something during the procedure, let the dentist know and he/she can numb it more. After a filling, it is normal to have a little sensitivity.

Question 10

is bisphenol used in composite dental fillings?

Accepted Answer

Most do: Most composite fillings contain bisphenol.

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