A dental filling is done by your dentist to restore tooth damaged by decay to its normal function and shape. Tooth filling cost in Dubai starts at 400 AED per tooth.
Here is a step by step explanation of how a tooth filling treatment is done by your dentist in Dubai:
- Before the tooth filling procedure begins, your dentist will diagnose & examine your teeth and may take X-rays to determine the existing level of decay in your tooth. This helps in planning for the necessary treatment.
- Local anesthesia is given by your dentist to ensure that you feel comfortable during the treatment & also to minimize the pain by numbing the affected tooth and its surrounding areas. You won’t feel dizziness or sleepiness due to the administered local anesthesia. It is just given to make sure you don’t feel any pain during the entire treatment.
- Your dentist will place a rubber dam around your tooth to isolate it (for keeping it dry & free of saliva) during the filling procedure, thereby ensuring a clean working environment.
- The decay or damaged portion of the tooth is carefully removed using a dental drill or a laser by your dentist while preserving the healthy part of your tooth.
- After removing the decay or damaged portion of the tooth, your dentist will start shaping the cavity based on the filling material used to prepare it for the next step. There are many types of dental filling materials available such as :
- Composite Resin: This is tooth-colored material & is usually used for fillings in visible areas of the mouth. It is applied in layers & a special light is used to harden it. This gives a very natural look.
- Amalgam: This is a silver colored material made from a mixture of metals. It is very strong but doesn’t give a natural look. It is usually used for back teeth due to the unnatural look.
- Porcelain/Ceramic: These look very natural and give an aesthetically pleasing finish. They are also very durable. These are custom made in dental labs.
- Glass Ionomer: This is used in areas with minimal chewing pressure. Since it releases fluoride, it helps prevent further tooth decay. They are usually used for filling very small areas.
- Gold: Gold fillings used to be popular back in the days. But they are less popular nowadays as they do not give a natural appearance even though they are highly durable & last for a very long time.
- The filling material chosen by the patient is placed into the prepared cavity by your dentist.
- After the filling material is placed, your dentist will shape it further as per need & will polish it to make sure it is smooth & blends with the surrounding teeth and gives it a natural look.
- Your dentist will check if the filling doesn’t interfere with your natural bite & will make sure it feels comfortable.
- Once the rubber dam is removed, your dentist will clean the tooth & its surrounding area to evaluate the filling to see if it fits properly.
The entire tooth filling in Dubai process takes less than an hour. Post the tooth filling procedure, you may experience minor numbness for sometime. But you can return back to your normal day to day activities soon after getting a dental filling. Be sure to follow your dentist’s advice regarding the post procedure care & do follow-up checkups if necessary. As always recommended, it is also essential to maintain a good oral hygiene to avoid teeth related problems in the future. Contact us for a FREE complimentary consultation for your tooth filling in Dubai at out Dental Clinic.
Most Common Types of Tooth Filling preferred in Dubai UAE are:
- Gold fillings
- Amalgam (silver) fillings
- Composite (plastic) resins (Can be made to match to the same as color of your original tooth to look very natural)
- Porcelain fillings.