Think you need Tooth Fillings in Ghatkopar East, Mumbai?

Once a cavity develops, the bacteria from your mouth colonize the cavity and start eating away at your tooth. They also get protected from your brushing as they hide under this hole created in the tooth. A cavity can not only increase in size but also grow deeper and expose the pulp of the tooth. The pulp is a soft tissue hidden deep inside your tooth which contains all your blood vessels and nerves that protect and nourish a normal healthy tooth. A tooth filling procedure requires cleaning and removal of these bacteria and then replacing the tooth gap with a filling. A cavity cannot be left open as these bad bacteria will colonize the cavity and start the damage all over again. The dental fillings used these days are tooth colored which can be polished to a mirror finish which prevents plaque and bacteria from sticking to the tooth again.

Dental technology has come up with a range of materials for filling cavities.

1. AMALGAM FILLINGS: This used to be a very popular material for dental fillings as it involved the use of silver alloy mixed with mercury to form a blob that adapts to the irregular shape of the cavity. It is also very strong and resistant which makes it a very popular choice. After a few decades, safety issues started to arise due to the use of mercury in the metal filling leaching into the remaining tooth and they are highly unsightly and absolutely ugly. 
2. CEMENT FILLINGS: Dentists started using whiter looking cement to fill cavities but they were also unsightly because there were no colour variations to suit the colour of individual teeth. They were also fragile compared to amalgam fillings. So cement fillings are used now as “temporary fillings” in-between two appointments to seal the tooth for a short time.
3. COMPOSITE FILLINGS: These developed a few years ago and they are the most popular filling materials today. These are strong materials that can resist the load of chewing. They come in a variety of colours which make them highly esthetic. A tooth restored with composite is so natural looking that no one can identify the tooth as a filled tooth. They are used for fillings in the front teeth as well. Composites have given birth to a whole new exciting field of smile designing, which can correct any imperfections in your smile. 
4. CERAMIC FILLINGS: These filings are stronger than composites and made in a dental lab to fit individual cavities. They are used in cases of massive cavities with a lot of damage to the natural tooth. This damaged tooth cannot function normally and will break or fracture when not restored properly. These ceramic fillings then replace a big part of your tooth and provide support to the remaining tooth structure. They are also used on teeth that have undergone root canal therapy. They are also very esthetic and match the colour of your natural teeth.

A tooth filling is a very complex procedure that requires a lot of skill and dexterity to perform successfully. The cost of teeth fillings in Mumbai varies from dentist to dentist. The cost is determined by the degree of destruction caused or how big the cavity is. Also, cavities that are deep and close to the pulp need additional materials to protect them. Some teeth decay so badly that they need to be covered with a ceramic tooth to protect them. Hence the cost variation in Mumbai exists. But it is worth it to invest in Fillings to protect your teeth. Remember, dental decay can spread from one tooth to your other teeth, increasing the overall cost of your dental treatment.