Tooth Filling

The time to have a dental filling varies according to the type of filling and the amount of repair required by the filled tooth. However, it is usually completed easily, quickly and painlessly within 30 minutes – 1 hour.

Amalgam fillings are stronger, last longer and are even cheaper. However, many people avoid amalgam fillings because they offer much less aesthetics or even none at all. The cost of a composite filling is higher. It is also less durable than amalgam and lasts for a shorter period of time. However, many patients prefer composite fillings because they offer an aesthetic appearance.

With proper oral hygiene, an amalgam filling will last at least 10-15 years.

The FDA, ADA, WHO and many other international health organizations have said that claims that mercury in amalgam fillings poses health risks do not reflect reality. They point out that all studies show that there is no danger in having amalgam dental fillings. However, because the EU is trying to minimize the use of mercury in dentistry, it does not allow the use of amalgam for pregnant women and children under 15. Otherwise, amalgam is completely safe and there is no scientific basis for linking amalgam to other diseases.

In most cases, only 1 visit is sufficient for amalgam filling treatment.

We do not recommend removing an amalgam filling as long as it is healthy. Removing the amalgam can expose your lungs to mercury vapor, which can harm you.

A composite filling with proper oral hygiene at Elit Klinik in Turkey can last up to 7 – 10 years. Fillings used to treat molars, on the other hand, last for a shorter period of time as they are exposed to more pressure due to chewing and eating.

They are often used to prolong tooth life and treat tooth decay.

Amalgam fillings are stronger, last longer and are cheaper. However, many people prefer composite fillings because composite fillings are aesthetically better. In contrast, the cost of composite fillings is higher. It is also less durable than amalgam and lasts relatively shorter.

The composite filling procedure requires only 1 visit to be completely completed. It can take 1 hour or less as multiple layers are needed to fill each decaying tooth.

It does not take more than 30 minutes to get a filling at Elit Klinik. In the same session, we both clean the tooth decay and place your filling produced in our laboratory on your teeth.

Composite filling is the best choice for front teeth and More than 7 years has a superior durability that lasts.

As Elit Klinik, which tooth filling what’s best for you is the one we choose. Composite fillings, are the best choice for front teeth due to their white color and compatibility with the natural tooth structure. With their permanence and durability, amalgam fillings are the best choice for molars.

In general, each visit takes about an hour, but the first appointment may be longer as more tooth structure is removed in onlay fillings.

Porcelain inlay and onlay fillings are used and recommended when the gaps are too large to be filled with traditional composite fillings. They are an excellent option for filling a large gap and last a long time.

When done correctly, it is rare for a porcelain filling to fall out. Part of the process of placing a porcelain filling is to permanently bond it to the tooth.

This period, which can vary depending on the filling condition, is usually between 7-10 years. You can find out when the filling should be replaced by having regular dental check-ups. However, if you want to have a replacement without waiting for your filling to fall off, you can have it done again after 5 years.

Composite fillings are guaranteed for 7-10 years, while amalgam fillings are guaranteed for 7-15 years.

Dental filling is generally preferred in cases where the tooth is broken and decayed. Having a filling prevents tooth decay and loss of the decaying tooth. In this way, you will not have to have your tooth extracted.

In addition, tooth fractures that occur in cases such as accident injuries or falls can be treated with composite fillings. In this way, both aesthetics and chewing function are improved.

You may feel hot and cold sensitivity 1-2 weeks after the filling. But this is a temporary problem. To prevent this problem from progressing, you should avoid consuming extremely hot and extremely cold food and drinks. However, if you experience a filling pain that does not go away until the 3rd week, it means that your filling was not done well. You should contact your dentist and have the filling renewed.

The price of dental filling in private hospitals is higher compared to public hospitals. Especially in Istanbul, the price of dental filling varies between 2000-5.000₺. This price varies depending on the type of filling to be used and the structure of your tooth.

Filling is generally a painless and painless procedure. Thanks to the local anesthesia used during the procedure, your filling procedure is completed painlessly and painlessly.

It is normal to feel sensitivity rather than pain after having a tooth filling. This situation will improve in maximum 2 weeks.

As soon as a filling has fallen out, you should go to the dentist as soon as possible. You should also take the fallen filling with you. In this way, the dentist can give you information about your filling. A new filling should be made immediately to replace the filling in order to create function, aesthetics and integrity. As long as the new filling is not made, pain, aching and sensitivity will be experienced in the tooth whose filling has fallen out.

Yes, local anesthesia is applied during tooth filling. This way, you will not feel any pain or soreness during the procedure.

If your dental filling falls out, you should visit the dentist immediately with the fallen piece. There may be pain, aching and fracture in the tooth whose filling has fallen out. After the dentist check, you can continue your life from where you left off with a stronger filling.

Normal tooth filling is usually completed quickly, easily and painlessly in 1 session. Fractures in the front teeth due to accidents, falls or injuries may require 2-3 sessions.

Dental fillings are made to offer aesthetic and functional improvement. Aesthetic dental fillings, especially developed for use in front tooth fractures, adapt to other teeth thanks to their light transmittance. Amalgam and composite fillings should be done before tooth decay reaches the tooth root and tooth loss occurs. In this way, the tooth is restored and chewing function is restored. It allows short teeth to be lengthened, tooth gaps to be completed or crooked teeth to be corrected. In this way, the patient is given a new smile design.

After having a dental filling, you should pay attention to oral hygiene. You should also avoid eating excessively hard foods to prevent wear and tear of the interventions on large areas.

During dental filling treatment, the nerves of the teeth can be affected by the procedure. This is usually seen as a cold sensitivity and passes the next day. If you have a diminishing pain, there is no problem with your filling. However, if you feel a throbbing pain at night, your tooth may need root canal treatment.

Yes, this situation is absolutely normal. The sensitivity will completely disappear after a maximum of 1 month.

Aesthetic dental filling is made of bleached composite material with high light transmittance, which is generally preferred for the front teeth. This type of filling is used for tooth stains that do not go away, front tooth fractures and to complete tooth gaps. It helps to give a natural tooth appearance and there is no need to abrade the tooth during application.

If your filling has been done properly, there is no problem in brushing after the procedure. Your filling will never fall out or move. After your treatment is completed, you can continue practicing your oral hygiene from where you left off.

After the filling, you should not eat anything before the anesthesia wears off. We also recommend that you do not consume anything solid for a few hours, as some filling materials may have different retention times.

Decay may reappear in the filled tooth. Because even if it is not in the area that has been cleaned and covered with filling material, a new decay can occur at the interface of the tooth. For this reason, filling a tooth does not mean that the tooth will not decay again.

If the dental filling is made of aesthetic filling material, no, it does not change color. You can renew black or metallic colored fillings made of old type filling material with aesthetic dental fillings.

Dental fillings are usually covered by insurance, but a filling made of precious metals or aesthetic materials may not be covered by the SSI. In addition, the number of dental fillings covered by insurance is usually limited. So if you have more than one tooth that needs filling, the insurance may not cover it.

You do not need to use antibiotics after a tooth filling. Antibiotics are only used for inflammatory dental problems. Your dentist will inform you after your treatment whether you should use antibiotics or not.

It is not preferred to have fillings in the teeth to be whitened. Because bleaching material only whitens the tooth itself. It does not whiten the filling. For this reason, a visible color difference will be seen on the tooth.

Dental fillings can be done after the 3rd month of pregnancy, but dental treatments that require dental x-rays cannot be performed.

Temporary dental fillings are usually done in cases that require a second session. And when it has reached the end of its life, it cracks and comes out of your tooth.

Tooth decay is a dental disease transmitted by bacteria and must be treated. In other words, decayed milk teeth can also be treated with fillings. Children need to have fillings to prevent any decay in the permanent teeth that come out after the deciduous teeth.

The cause of a broken dental filling is usually mechanical. Consuming more hard foods than necessary, the habit of clenching and grinding teeth cause the filling to be damaged.

With today’s technology, there are now fillings made with the most suitable material for tooth color. These fillings provide maximum harmony with your teeth with light transmittance. In these procedures performed in accordance with your filling preference, there will be no color difference between your normal tooth and the filling.

If your tooth filling has fallen out or broken, it is in your best interest to visit a dentist immediately. A tooth with a loose filling is open to bacteria. For this reason, sudden tooth decay, pain and sensitivity may develop.

You should avoid eating or drinking anything too hot or too cold after a tooth filling. In this case, you may experience tooth sensitivity.