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I had to have two of my molars filled. The dentist said she put a composite resin filling on the first tooth. But she used only a composite filling on the second one as it was "soft." What does this mean? Also, what is the difference between composite and composite resin fillings?

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Hello dear Please be advised See I don't know what type of treatment you have undergone but ideally in one only composite is filled while in other hybrid filling could have been done.however for furt ...  Read More

I have filled my cavity with composite filling 6 months back and i heard that amalgam fillings last longer. Can i remove composite filling now and fill it with amalgam? Also whenever i ear or drink colored food, filling gets stained. Any solution to keep it not stained?

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see amalgam do last longer but it is a primitive material now ,it was discontinued due to its toxic effects on the body as it ages, also it also stains your tooth in the long run . composites are the ...  Read More

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Doctor I had amalgam filling 3 years back..is that filling harmful due to mercury.. is it not safe during pregnancy.. will it affects fetus or breastfeeding child.. am very scared about that filling

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It’s better to change the filling and go for composite ( Laser filling) its better option Do consult here for the needful ...  Read More

How much would it cost for composite filling/coloured filling in front teeth in Kolkata? Please reply

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It can cost anywhere between 1000 to 1500 depending upon the case. ...  Read More

Composite filling duration &how much Charges in delhi ,what are the precautions after composite filling ??

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it takes about 15-20 minutes . Depends upto 500 to 1000. If filling for anterior ( front) tooth , foods containing colour ( even Dal) should be avoided or it midht stain the filling . ...  Read More

Are composite filling last long more than 15 years ? How much time composite filling stay in tooth and what happens with composite after some years of filling tooth..

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Hello, composite filling can last for long duration depending upon the size and position of cavity.Life of composite filling depends on how much tooth structure is left to support it.However if damag ...  Read More

Why am I having pain in my composite fillings now? I got it done one year back. The toothache is unbearable.

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Maybe your are having secondary caries that is caries under your filling. It reached to the nerves of the tooth and resulted as an infection. You need Root Canal Treatment . ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I had done composite filling three months back for filling some gap in my front row. I just need to know whether I have to do any maintenence for the same. And one more doubt, can I remove the filling after some years if I wish to? Thanks in advance.!

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hi, first u have to know, we can do composite filling for front teeth gap but it should be certain m.m gap ,if it is beyond level better go for other treatment like orthodontic or ceramic cap . ...  Read More

Are silver amalgam fillings safe for our body ...which filling is better silver amalgam or composite

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Hello Okay so basically silver amalgam fillings used to rule dentistry around 20 to 30 years back. These are the most durable and long-lasting fillings. But they lead to slight amount of continuous me ...  Read More

During removal of amalgam filling will it relases mercury..is it harmful to remove...will it affects the health after removing amalgam filling

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Yes during removal it will get contact with water spray and high vacuum evacuation will also increase mercury content Contact here for further details about filling and removal ...  Read More

I had decay on my this 8th molar nesioangular tooth and dentist did composite filling but he told some caries remains as more drilling can expose the nerve...but do you see any decay/caries under this restoration?? This is the xray of after restoration i didnot have any pain before filling but after filling i have spontaneous mild quick pain. .1

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Leftover caries may be causing pain…Take some painkillers.. If you feel better after taking pills..otherwise remove that wisdom tooth by dentist ...  Read More

I have done permanent composite filling on my wisdom tooth 3 weeks ago. .and the dentist didnt remove whole caries as its near to pulp so some remains under the composite..but i have mild spontaneous occasional pain sometimes. .should i visit to another dentist? ?what can i do now??will it progress? Please help

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Give it some time...take the medicines prescribed, if not relieved, get the wisdom tooth extracted by a good dental surgeon , you can also highlight this issue to the operating doctor ...  Read More

I have done composite filling in my wisdom tooth but dentist didnt remove the whole carries some remains(as he said more drilling can expose the nerve) and then he did composite filling on it and told carries will progress may be but nothing to do...now my question is if my seal is tight and intact then how remaining carries can progress as bacteri

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Hello There is nothing such if the car is spreading it will definitely spread. If the carries spreads, then you have to go for tooth extraction ...  Read More

I have done composite filling and there is some carries already remains under the filling(because its deep so my dentist told more drilling can expose the nerve)..now my question is that instead of tight composite filling how bacteria can survive and progress?? How they gets nutrition as tight filling remains...

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If there is a small fracture of filling or a gap in the filling, liquid can get inside starting the bacterial growth and caries. So if you feel any sensitivity or pain then you should visit a dentist. ...  Read More

I have cavity in my wisdom tooth dentist have done permanent filling...but he can not remove cavity completely some decay remains under the filling because he told more drilling can expose the nerve so now my question is the remaining decay portion underneath the filling will cause any problem or not??will it progress ? He done composite blue light

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Yes it can progress in future and that tooth may require root canal in future ...  Read More

I have done filling in my wisdom tooth but some decay remains underneath the filling..during drilling i felt sensitivity and dr. Said more drilling can expose the nerve so some decay still there and filling done on it..will it cause problem???

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Depending on whether it’s effected or infective Dentine lies the answer. Effected Dentine is that tooth structure which is effected by bacterial infection but usually does not spreads the infection. I ...  Read More

Today my dentist done permanent filling in my wisdom tooth but some decay left underneath the filling as too much sensitivity occurs and he told its deep but i had no symptoms. .so will it be problematic? ?

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Wisdom teeth are best removed as difficult access makes cavity preparation and filling compromised. Also ,wisdom teeth rarely erupt completely in mouth making it difficult to keep area clean . If se ...  Read More

Is normal filling possible in this 3rd molar(imlacted) tooth..there is no problem or symptoms..how can i stop the decay progression

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Hello It would be better if you can go for the tooth extraction ...  Read More

After dental filling pain gradually worsen & after a week i feel sharp pain during chewing food or cold water. Sometime pain persist few hours & subside after pain killer.Then i went to my dentist again & he gives some antibiotics & painkiller for infection. My question: is infection after filling solved using antibiotics ? & Wh

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Hello We need to get an x-ray to see if there is any carries that is in involving the pulp If that is the case, you have to go for treatment followed back up by Crown ...  Read More

I went to a dentist due to an issue of tooth hypersensitivity. My particular tooth didn't react abnormaly to stimuli like hot cold or surgery food but only took little attention while bitting down hard solid food in a particular position.my dentist detect it as cavity and treated with composite filling. After that filling adjustment is done due to

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Hi, Take an x-ray for the tooth. ...  Read More

I have TMJ Disorder with jaw popping, jaw deviation and occasional pain. I need to get a few dental fillings. But I cannot keep my mouth open for long and too much degree of mouth opening worsens my TMJ Disorder. I cannot open my mouth too much. Hence I am scared to get the fillings done. Will local anaesthesia be helpful in numbing the jaw and he

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Hi, You have to keep your mouth open while getting the fillings done. Do single tooth filling in each visit and take break every 30 seconds to a minute while doing the procedure. The dentist will do t ...  Read More

Filled a tooth cavity 5 months back. Normal filling. Till now no problem. Suddenly today after months I got a pai while biting food and now it is hurting with every bite. When i press gum, also it hurts. Any suggestions

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Its in my opinion secondary caries You should consult doctor ...  Read More

One dr said go for direct filling... Other said wait n get RCT only when pain starts as filling may cause pain to start... Right now no pain. X ray attached

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Hi. One or the other day it will progress towards pulp. Don't wait for pain to come. U can try with filing initially, if any symptoms of pain or discomfort u can go for RCT. ...  Read More

Do I need to get filling? As I got filling in my different teeth but dentist didn't told to get for this

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No need for filling as of now. But try keeping the area clean and tell your dentist to do enameloplasty. Dentist will make a smooth area so that food doesn’t get trapped into it ...  Read More

Is the GIC filling set.. I got it done on 29 Jan but while chewing roti's i can feel a little pain so can I chew or is it not set yet..

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You still have cavity on the same tooth which is not filled and ask you dentist to check high point. Some times you feel pain because of high point .And also gic will set completely within 24hrs . ...  Read More

Is the filling right of it has wear off I have got filling on 29 Jan. So it right or I need to visit dentist

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I just got my filling done on 29 Jan. I don't know the area that I have marked is left intentionally or the filling has got removed can you help pls.. dentist is 20km away I want to know if removed then I will go help pls. And also pls tell that wether the filling is ok or not..

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Please share some clear pictures. As per the photograph you share restoration is seen on the distal part of the tooth. ...  Read More

I just got my cavity filling done Today. My dentist hasn't used light to harden the composite material is it ok or something wrong? And some white substance is coming like a little only is it about to concern

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If it’s a composite filling then blue light is required to set the cement..if it’s a GIC filling then it will set by itself..you need to cross check with your doctor sir, which type of filling is it! ...  Read More

Actually I am having tooth filling before 6 month now I feel a small hole in my filling. so I went to my dentist he told that yes it is a hole in your filled tooth. Actually I don't have a time to filling my tooth immediately .so I just ask my dentist for 7 more days.so he told me to okay but you have to be careful with that small hole .then he pre

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This paste is used for sensitivity.. ...  Read More

Which type of cavity filling is best for health? For back molars that doesnt release any harmful substance like amalgam releases mercury and Composite releases bpa. Tell me cost of each type like porcelain and gold type? suggest me whether porcelain and gold are preferable than others because of health and disability and whether they are easily ava

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1st we have to check the depth of cavity if its involved till pulp or not ...  Read More

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