Know your options on getting your cavities filled beforehand. You never really know what you don't know is something that my granddad used to say. It was a saying that was brought to mind probably too often. It means that you need to understand that learning is constant. Even the smartest of people know when to shut up and learn something because it is beyond them. Well at least the wisest of them do. So you need to work on understanding your own health issues as well so you can make the most informed decision even when that is only about your teeth.
It’s never fun for anyone to hear the words “It looks like you’ve got a few cavities in here, so we’ll go ahead and fill those today.” It makes you begin to wonder where your dental routine went wrong or what you’ve been eating lately, and then you start fixating on the process of having your cavity filled. The good thing that I can tell you is cavities being filled don’t hurt nearly as much as you think they do. Perhaps you have bad memories from when you were a kid, but it’s that fear or anxiety when you were young that’s likely making you think it’s worse than it really is. But did you know you can choose from multiple types of fillings to go into your teeth once the cavity has been removed? Each has their own benefits, so check them out below to see what fits your needs best. If you think you may have cavities, don’t hesitate to tell us! Read on to learn more about the different filling materials that you can choose from when getting your cavities taken care of.
Having a composite filling is what most people talk about and actually have. This type of filling is probably the most common since it’s the color of your teeth (mostly). Since the majority of people prefer their teeth to still look like real teeth, they’ll opt for composite fillings as not to draw attention to where the cavity was filled. Usually, this is made of a multitude of materials, such as ceramic and plastic. All of this is pliable enough for us to use and mold into your teeth until it hardens. Once it does harden, it’s sturdy enough to not come out for a long time.
An Amalgam is a little different kind of filling and is not super common in the dental world. Times have changed, but it is still not the worst option out there. You’ve probably heard of this type of filling at some point. These are almost always the filling you’ll think of when you hear of cavity fillings simply because you remember the metallic color you’ve seen in other people’s teeth. While it’s not as common as it once was, it still remains as one of the best options since it’s tried and true. It holds up better and longer than composite, though it’s not as discreet. You’ll often find tin, silver, copper, and even zinc in amalgam fillings.
Who doesn't like the good old classic option of gold. Gold fillings cost a bit more than both of the above options, but it’s probably the best out of any simply because of its durability. It’ll last a lot longer than the others and need less maintenance, so that’s one of the reasons you may want it over the others. It is not just a status symbol but a really good option.
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