A filling helps to restore a tooth damaged by decay to its normal function and shape and helps to prevent further decay by eliminating areas where bacteria can enter the tooth.
Different types of Filling Material
- Glass Ionomer Cement
- Miracle Mix
- Composite (Tooth Color)
Cost of dental filling ranges from NPR 1500 to NPR 3000.
Duration for a filling
- It all depends on the type of cavity, the material used, chewing habits.
- Dental Fillings are durable but might not last forever
Things to be followed after filling the tooth
- Do not eat food for about 30 mins after the filling procedure.
- Do not chew from the side of filled tooth for 24 hrs.
- Chew slowly and bite lightly.
- Skip sticky foods.
- Avoid very hot or cold drinks for next 24 hrs
- Avoid sugary foods.
- Do not chew nuts, hard candy.
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What could happen if you don’t do dental fillings?
- Increased sensitivity
- Painful unexpected dental emergencies
- Toothache
- Gum diseases
- Cavities in more teeth
- Root canal treatment
- Bigger dental bills
Hence, It’s best to treat a cavity with a small dental filling before you’re in pain.