What would a dentist need to consider when filling a cavity ?
Teeth аrе examples οf solid matter. Whеn уου eat hot food οr
drink сοld water, уουr teeth wіll expand οr contract depending
οn thе temperature inside οf уουr mouth. Whаt wουld a dentist
need tο consider whеn filling a cavity?
Filling materials these days are made specifically to go into environments where the temperatures change so drastically. They are made to mimic tooth structure so that they expand and contract with your tooth. When filling a cavity dentists tend to consider: where the filling is going to be, front or back? Is it a chewing tooth? Do aesthetics matter? How big is the filling? On what surface of the tooth is the filling? How is moisture control? (Some fillings need the tooth to be very dry, some are tolerant of some moisture). How good is the patient? ( Little squirmy children may require a quicker filling). There are a lot of variables to consider when choosing a filling type. You should not be concerned about the expansion of materials though. They have all kinds of scientists that work to create the perfect materials to go into teeth.
It depends on how big your cavity is. If your cavity is small, then they’ll just fill it. But with a large cavity, then you would need to get a root canal. Usually dentists don’t consider your teeth sensitivity before giving you a filling because your teeth sensitivity refers to your teeth enamel. (If you’re sensitive to cold or hot drinks, your enamel is wearing off. Get a sensodyne toothpaste to increase your enamel tolerance).