The tooth filling procedure is straightforward and quick. Your Toronto dentist can complete the dental work with an hour.
Step 1: Consultation. Your Toronto dentist will examine your mouth, teeth, and gums. Then, you will consult with your dentist about different types of fillings and the best alternatives.
Step 2: Anesthetic. You’ll receive a local anesthetic to numb the area before the procedure. If you don’t like injections, don’t worry. Your Toronto dentist will apply a numbing gel or spray before administering a local anesthetic. So, you won’t feel the injection.
Step 3: Drilling and Decay Removal. Your Toronto dentist will ensure the area is completely numb before drilling through the tooth enamel. Then, they’ll use a dental drill to remove the decay.
Step 4: Impression. If you’re getting porcelain or gold fillings, your dentist will use digital tools for documentation and acquire an impression of your teeth. They’ll send your information to the lab to create colour-matched fillings that mimic your natural tooth.
Step 5: Sterilize and Filling. Your dentist will sterilize the hole to prevent bacterial infection and eliminate invisible decay. They seal the hole with the selected type of filling and polish it to restore your natural bite. If the procedure requires more than one visit, your dentist can use temporary fillings. Most temporary fillings wear out or fracture within a month and should be replaced with permanent fillings. Your dentist can also use temporary tooth filling as part of your root canal treatment.