Old Alabama Family Dentistry
770-475-0603
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Dental Conditions
Placing a Silver Amalgam Filling
To make the entire procedure comfortable for you, the affected area is numbed with a local anesthestic.
Depending on the size of the filling and the tooth being worked on, a rubber dam may be used. It functions like a safety net, keeping debris from falling to the back of your throat.
Then the decay is removed and the tooth is shaped with the handpiece.
To mold the filling to the shape of the tooth, the tooth is surrounded with a thin, flexible band. A small wooden wedge between the teeth holds the band snugly in place.
The filling material is pressed into the tooth and is carved into the proper shape.
The dentist then checks your bite with a colored tape, which indicates where your teeth are coming together. Your dentist will also gently floss between the teeth to make sure there are no tight spots.
Then your new silver filling is completed.