Filling ??? are you worried about that?
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Here are steps for the filling which helps you to relax while doing the procedures..
When you visit your dentist to get a filling, your dentist will remove decay from the tooth, using a drill. Lasers also can be used to remove decay.
A drill, which dentists call a hand piece, uses metal cones called burs to cut through the enamel and remove the decay. Burs come in many shapes and sizes. Your dentist will choose the ones that are right for the size and location of your decay.
At first, your dentist will use a high speed drill (the one with the familiar whining sound) to remove the decay and unsupported enamel of the tooth. Once the drill reaches the dentin, or second layer of the tooth, the dentist may use a lower speed drill. That’s because dentin is softer than enamel.
Once all the decay is removed, your dentist will shape the space to prepare it for the filling. Different types of fillings require different shaping procedures to make sure they will stay in place. Your dentist may put in a base or a liner to protect the tooth’s pulp (where the nerves are). The base or liner can be made of composite resin, glass ionomer, or another material.
Finally, after the filling is placed, your dentist will use burs to finish and polish the tooth.
