Filling Options for You Decayed Teeth

Oh! You have another good news. Congratulations another new cavity. But don’t worry with the increasing number of cavities; we have come across different types of fillings as well. These fillings vary in complexity and material. Some of them are direct fillings which are directly placed in the cavity. While others are indirect where an impression of your tooth is taken in which the cavity has to be filled. Whatever it may be, even when your dentist suggests you a restoration, first analyse what will be best for you and then make a choice.

Let us take you through a crash course of different types of fillings:

1. Composite Filling

This kind of filling made up of powdered glass with acrylic resin, can be shaded to the colour of your choice so that it can match the person’s actual teeth colour. The implant is least visible though this kind of filling is not always the right choice. Since it is not much durable and doesn’t stay for very long. It is perfect for small filling and best suited for teeth that do not experience much pressure during chewing.

2. Amalgam Filling

Dentists have been using this kind of filling since 150 years. It is made up of a mixture of metals. They contain 50 percent mercury (approx.) with tin, copper, silver or zinc. With being least costly, they are very strong and long lasting too. This may appear to you that they are probably the best choice. But this doesn’t happen in all the cases. They are silver coloured and become black with time, so they become suspicious when you open your mouth.

3. SL Series

This consists of filling and sealing which are used for dosing of liquid products into plastic unit dose containers. In this way it is suitable for the following applicants: ophthalmic products, oral vaccines, oral and nasal drops. Unit dose filling machines of the SL series can form the central section of monodies’ filling and packing lines.

4. Gold Fillings

When it comes to dental fillings, you can actually treat the worse with gold filling. It is one the most durable and long lasting options with the ADA noting that it can remain effective for more than two decades. But yes, for better results you need to pay more as well. They are mostly indirect and need more time.

5. Porcelain

Though similar to gold, they are a form of indirect filling. And need numerous visits to the dentist. And hence proves to be costly. But unlike gold, they are much more fragile. They look like actual teeth and thus can easily help you to maintain you real appearance.

Apart from the above mentioned methods there are various kind of filling methods as well. OTC filling and Resin or glass ionomer (which is generally used for kids) are some of the examples. Before switching over to any filling method you should first analyze which method will be best for you depending upon your tooth type, financial investment required etc. Ask your dentist all questions you have before taking a final decision.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Gayle Adams is an expert in personal care and Over the Counter Products and offers all kinds of industry related advice in her articles for people to benefit from. LFofAmerica.com is the name that she will recommend for contract filling, manufacturing, and formulation as well as packaging solutions.

Gayle Adams is an expert in personal care and Over the Counter Products and offers all kinds of industry related advice in her articles for people to benefit from.