Tooth Fillings
Tooth Fillings in Forest Hills, Queens
The filling of a tooth is the process of functional and aesthetic restoration of a damaged tooth. It is one of the most popular and effective treatments in modern dentistry.
Fillings are used to fill a cavity caused by tooth decay. It can affect only dental enamel or reach an inner layer, known as “dentin”. In this case, fillings placed in the cavities prolong the tooth’s lifetime, provide it with additional protection against destruction, and reduce enamel sensitivity.
Benefits and Features of Dental Fillings
- Minimal intervention in deep tissues. You can keep each tooth alive and healthy until old age.
- Speed of dental restoration. It is enough to visit a general dentist once to do everything.
- Safety, hypoallergenicity, and strength of materials used for dental fillings. The manipulation has virtually no contraindications or restrictions.
- The possibility to choose a shade of material identical to the natural color of your teeth.
When Do You Need Dental Fillings?
- To cure a tooth affected by caries (decay). When filling a tooth, a dentist first removes carious lesions, cleans the infected area, and then fills the cleaned cavity with filling material. This stops tooth destruction and helps to restore its integrity, functionality and aesthetic appearance.
- To fill tiny holes in your teeth. You may have small holes in one or more of your teeth. These are not necessarily cavities but only small flaws in the enamel that do not cause discomfort. If they are not sealed in time, bacteria and fragments of food can get into the holes and lead to tooth decay.
- To repair a broken tooth. Dental enamel can be partially destroyed due to accidental trauma, solid food, malocclusion or other causes. If a piece of a tooth has chipped off, but the root is not damaged, the doctor uses a dental filling to repair the defect.
Your dentist will also advise you to get dental fillings if:
- There is a lesion of the upper tooth layer (enamel erosion).
- You want cosmetic restoration of a tooth.
- The enamel shade has changed due to smoking, drinking excess coffee or eating food with a high iron content.
- There is a small space between adjacent teeth where food constantly gets stuck.
Porcelain Fillings at VIP Dental Care Clinic
Porcelain fillings are laboratory-made, custom colored fillings placed on a tooth. These are prepared in advance. Often they are called “ceramic onlays” or “inlays”, depending on the place of fixing (surface or cavity).
Unlike metal and cheap dental fillings, ceramic products are absolutely safe. Porcelain does not contain mercury, metals, or bisphenol-A.
Advantages:
- They are very firm and durable, meaning they are good at protecting tooth roots from possible pressure and can last 15-20 years.
- They fit into a tooth perfectly like puzzle pieces. Thanks to this, food debris cannot get under the filling material even in the long term.
- They look natural, mimic the color of your teeth completely, and will not discolor or change the shade over time.
- They feature an ideally polished surface, which makes it hard for bits of food to stick. This naturally improves the level of oral hygiene.
- They retain their original shape and do not expand or shrink like metal. For this reason, they are more stable.
The Installation of Ceramic Fillings at VIP Dental Care Clinic Involves these Steps:
- A dentist removes a carious lesion and forms a cavity for filling. Next they make a cast of the place where the “overlay” or “inlay” will be installed. This cast is then given to the dental technician. In the laboratory the filling is formed with a special brush, fired in an oven, carefully polished, and handed over to the doctor.
- The dentist fits the filling on the tooth and checks its shape and grip with other teeth. They also examine whether the filling matches the color of the teeth. If everything is correct, the dentist glues the ceramic product to the tooth. After which he checks whether the filling creates any hindrances to biting and then polishes the place of attachment.
If most of a tooth is decayed, porcelain crowns and bridges can be supplemented instead of inlays or onlays.
At our VIP Dental Care Clinic, we approach any dental treatment with full responsibility and professionalism. Visit us if you permanently live in Forest Hills, Queens, New York, or happen to be here while requiring high-quality and fast dental care.
Call us at (718) 575-0060 to learn more about the tooth filling procedure, insurance coverage and to book your visit to our dental clinic. Our manager will answer all your questions and appoint a time convenient for you.
OUR DOCTORS
The dentists at VIP Dental Care are highly qualified and experienced. Our services are provided primarily for adults. We offer family dentistry for children as well.
Daniel Ilyabayev, D.D.S.
General Dentist
Elena Chachik, D.D.S.
Prosthodontist
Testimonials
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Eric S.
After an extensive search for a good dentist, I found VIP Dental, and been coming here close to a decade now. My teeth are always healthy and strong thanks to the great care and advice of Doctor Ilyavayev. The staff here are incredibly professional and the place is always sparkling clean. I can’t believe I actually look forward to my dental visits. I recommend this dental office.
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Stanley A.
Fantastic experience! Doctors are very knowledgable caring attentive and mindful. The doctor and staff are providing an outstanding customer service. A top-notch level services. Highly recommend for any of your dental needs!
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