After receiving a Composite Filling
Composite fillings set up hard right away. There is no waiting time to eat. Children should be observed until the anesthetic wears off. Due to the strange feeling of the anesthetic, many children and adults will chew the inside of their lips, cheeks, or tongue which can cause serious damage. Ask us about our numbing reversal!
Sensitivity to hot and cold is common for a few days following dental restoration. Usually, the deeper the cavity, the more sensitive the tooth will be. If you feel the bite is not correctly balanced, please call for an appointment for a simple adjustment.The gum tissue could have been irritated during the procedure and may be sore for a day along with the anesthetic injection site.
The finished restoration may be contoured slightly different and have a different shape than the original tooth. Your tongue usually magnifies this small difference and will become adjusted to this in a few days.
Metal Filling Replacement
Replace your ugly black or silver fillings, which contain mercury, with natural, tooth colored composite fillings. Composite fillings are safer and more attractive than black and silver fillings. They are as strong as the tooth structure and look great!
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