Fillings Center - Fullerton, CA
WebMD Physician DirectoryFullerton, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-28
2012-06-10
2012-06-10
2012-06-23
2012-06-30
2012-07-04
2012-08-25
2012-09-02
2012-09-22
2012-09-30
FillingsIntroductionTo treat a cavity your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then "fill" the area on the tooth where the decayed material once lived. Fillings are also used to repair cracked or broken teeth and teeth that have been worn down from misuse (such as from nail-biting or tooth grinding ). What Steps Are Involved in Filling a Tooth? First, the dentist will numb the area around the tooth to be worked on with a local anesthetic. Next, a drill, air abrasion instrument or laser will be used to remove the decayed area. The choice of instrument depends on the individual dentist's comfort level, training, and investment in the particular piece of equipment as well as location and extent of the decay. Next, your dentist will probe or test the area during the decay removal process to determine if all the decay has been removed. Once the decay has been removed, your dentist will prepare the space for the filling by cleaning the cavity of bacteria and debris. If the decay is near the root, your dentist may first put in a liner made of glass ionomer, composite resin, or other material to protect the nerve. Generally, after the filling is in, your dentist will finish and polish it. Several additional steps are required for tooth-colored fillings and are as follows. After your dentist has removed the decay and cleaned the area, the tooth-colored material is applied in layers. Next, a special light that "cures" or hardens each layer is applied. When the multilayering process is completed, your dentist will shape the composite material to the desired result, trim off any excess material and polish the final restoration. What Types of Filling Materials are Available? Today, several dental filling materials are available. Teeth can be filled with gold; porcelain; silver amalgam (which consists of mercury mixed with silver, tin, zinc, and copper); or tooth-colored... Recommended Reading Related to FillingsDental X-Rays: When to Get Them » What Types of Problems Can X-Rays Detect?In adults, X-ray films can be used to:
In children, dental X-ray films are used to:
Other Related Fillings ArticlesEmergency Contact for Fullerton
Nearby Fullerton Hospitals * Anaheim Regional Medical Center  St Jude Medical Center  Western Medical Center Anaheim  Kindred Hospital Brea  West Anaheim Medical Center  Placentia-Linda Hospital  Anaheim General Hospital  Kindred Hospital La Mirada  University Of California Irvine Medical Center  La Palma Intercommunity Hospital  Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Medical Center  Garden Grove Hospital & Medical Center  Children's Hospital Orange County  St Joseph Hospital  Whittier Hospital Medical Center  Kindred Hospital Santa Ana  HealthBridge Children's Rehabilitation Hospital  Chapman Medical Center  Norwalk Community Hospital  Kindred Hospital Westminster  Metropolitan State Hospital  Tri-City Regional Medical Center  Los Alamitos Medical Center  Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital  Western Medical Center Santa Ana  College Hospital Cerritos  Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital  HEALTHSOUTH Tustin Rehabilitation Hospital  Fountain Valley Regional Hospital & Medical Center  Tustin Hospital & Medical Center  Coastal Communities Hospital  Bellflower Medical Center  Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center  Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center  Huntington Beach Hospital  Downey Regional Medical Center  Lakewood Regional Medical Center  VA Long Beach Healthcare System  Citrus Valley Medical Center Queen of the Valley Campus  Promise Hospital of East Los Angeles Suburban Medical Center Campus  Vista Specialty Hospital of San Gabriel Valley  Community Hospital of Long Beach  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Baldwin Park  Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center  Doctor's Hospital West Covina  Greater El Monte Community Hospital  Beverly Hospital  Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley  College Hospital Costa Mesa  Citrus Valley Medical Center Inter Community Campus  Long Beach Memorial Medical Center  Miller Children's Hospital  BHC Alhambra Hospital  Pacific Hospital of Long Beach  St Mary Medical Center  Aurora Charter Oak Hospital  St Francis Medical Center  San Dimas Community Hospital  Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian  Kaiser Permanente Orange County Irvine Medical Center  City of Angels Medical Center Ingleside Campus  Monterey Park Hospital  Chino Valley Medical Center  Garfield Medical Center  Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center  East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital  Los Angeles Community Hospital  Martin Luther King Jr MAC Service Center  East Valley Hospital Medical Center  City of Hope National Medical Center  Foothill Presbyterian Hospital  Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation  Community Hospital of Huntington Park  San Gabriel Valley Medical Center  Methodist Hospital Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Fillings by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
5 articles-
Toothache
- Toothache usually refers to pain around the teeth or jaws. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth or jaw problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, gum disease, disease of the jaw joint (TMJ), or spasms of the muscles used for chewing. A toothache can also be caused by a problem that does not originate from a tooth or the jaw, like diseases of the heart (angina or heart attack), ear infections, and sinus infections. A thorough oral examination, which includes dental X-rays, can help determine the cause.
-
Gum Disease
- Gum disease is caused by plaque and may result in tooth loss without proper treatment. Symptoms and signs of gum disease (gingivitis or periodontal disease) include receding gums, bad breath and pocket formation between the teeth and gums. Treatment depends upon the stage of the gum disease, how you responded to earlier treatments, and your overall health.
-
Dental Injuries
- Dental injuries range from a chipped or fractured tooth to a knocked out tooth. Treatment depends upon the severity of the dental injury. Dental injuries may be prevented by aligning protruding front teeth with braces and using face masks and mouthguards while playing sports.
-
Cavities
- Learn more about what cavities like, their symptoms, treatment and prevention. See how tooth decay, plaque and bacteria contribute to the creation of cavities and how regular brushing and flossing can help.
-
Oral Health Problems in Children
- Oral health problems in children include thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, lip sucking, tooth decay, and early tooth loss. Get tips on how to prevent these problems in your child.
-
Toothache
-
Medications
0 articles -
Procedures & Tests
6 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
1 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
1 articles -
Health News
4 articles -
Health Features
1 articles
