The treatment to eliminate caries is done by the dentist, called a filling, and consists of removing the caries, infected tissue and covering the tooth with a substance that can be resin, amalgam, porcelain or gold. The price of one obturation is approximately 100 reais per tooth.
Currently there are 2 ways to perform this treatment, with anesthesia and a carve scraper or a gel called Papacárie, which can soften the caries and eliminate all the damaged tissue, simply, quickly and painlessly, being an excellent option for those who are afraid to go to the dentist.
When to do a filling in the tooth
Dental fillings are indicated to eliminate decay by completely removing it. The person may suspect that you have a tooth decay if you notice that there is a small hole, a black spot or a dark spot on the tooth, and to confirm you must go to the dentist. Learn how to identify and treat tooth decay.
To make the diagnosis the dentist must observe the teeth with a small mirror and some pointed instruments to check for local pain and it may also be necessary to make an x-ray to assess the health of the gums and the root of the teeth. See how the panoramic radiograph of the jaw and maxilla is made.
How is dentist obturation done?
To fill the dentist:
- Removes the part of the tooth that is damaged, with the help of a dental drill, laser or gel papacárie;
- Clean the decayed tooth with a small curette (if using the gel) or scrape the region with the motor;
- Put resin to fill the hole;
- Sand the resin to adjust the height of the tooth.
Currently, the obturation is made with resin, which is a white color of the tooth color, which is practically imperceptible and safer than the older restorations. These were made with a gray substance called amalgam, which contained mercury in its composition, and therefore has not been used.
Old fillings with gray amalgam should be replaced by the resin whenever they fall, causing dark spots on the teeth or for safety reasons, since resin is safer for health because it does not contain heavy metals such as mercury.
What you can feel after treatment
If the filling is performed with the gel Papacárie, there is no need for anesthesia and so the person leaves the office without feeling any discomfort. But if the dentist opts for anesthesia and drill use, the effect of the anesthesia may last for a few hours and the person should feel the mouth numb, tingling, and having difficulty speaking and eating. Learn what to do for anesthesia to move faster.
Pregnant can make obturation?
Pregnant women have a greater risk of developing gingivitis and cavities due to the common hormonal changes of this stage and so it is important to go to the dentist at least 2 times during pregnancy to assess oral health in order to treat any caries before there are complications. Check out 5 cares to combat cavities and gingivitis in pregnancy
Common anesthesia and drill filling can be performed at any stage of gestation, but if it is possible to choose, the least risky period for this treatment is during the 2nd trimester. However, papaya gel can be used at any stage of pregnancy.
Because it is important to make the obturation
It is important to make the filling whenever the tooth is decayed because the caries can pass to the other teeth and also to other people through the kiss and the sharing of cups and cutlery, for example.
In addition, caries is increasing in size and can allow the installation of viruses, bacteria and food that can aggravate the situation, even favoring the need for other treatments such as canal or even tooth withdrawal and tooth loss it is necessary to put a prosthesis in place or use a denture.
How to treat caries without anesthesia and without pain
An excellent way to eliminate tooth decay is to use Papacarie gel, which is made from papain found in papaya, which completely removes tooth decay without the need for anesthesia or the use of the 'motor' for tooth scraping.
This treatment with the gel Papacárie should also be performed in the dentist's office, because it should be applied inside the decayed tooth, and should act for about 1 minute. Next, the site should be thoroughly cleaned by the dentist using a hand instrument called a curette, which removes decay and injured tissue without any pain or discomfort. Next, the dentist should cover the tooth with a resin 'clay' so the tooth can be completely restored.
This new caries treatment with Papacaris gel is excellent for treatment in children and the elderly, which has more difficulty in supporting the dentist's usual treatment, but can be used at all ages, including in pregnancy.
