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How are composite fillings placed?

April 26, 2017Composite fillings Placed

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How are composite fillings placed?

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Composite fillings are placed by numbing the tooth and removing all decay. The area is cleaned thoroughly and prepared for the new filling. The composite filling then is placed, shaped and polished in a manner that restores the tooth to its original shape and function. Sensitivity to hot and cold is normal after a composite filling has been placed, but that sensation will fade away as the tooth becomes acclimated to the new filling.

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Following preparation, the dentist places the composite in layers using a light specialized to harden each layer. When the process is finished, the dentist will shape the composite to fit the tooth. The dentist then polishes the composite to prevent staining and early wear.