Our staff of general dentists, a pediatric dentist, a periodontist, an oral surgeon, an orthodontist, more than 30 dental hygienists, support staff and a full service dental laboratory comprise the team that provides high quality dental care in a caring and personable environment. A group practice provides an opportunity for our patients to receive comprehensive dental care under one roof. Our doctors have the ability to confer and take advantage of our strengths as a group practice to provide high quality care in a unique environment.
After Care Instructions for Amalgam Restorations (Silver Fillings)
Do not bite together hard or eat on fresh amalgam restorations for 2-3 hours. It would be best to avoid chewing in these areas until the next day to allow the restoration to fully harden and set.
Sensitivity, especially to cold, is common for a few days following placement of the filling. Sensitivity is usually the most notable 12 - 24 hours after the anesthetic wears off. Amalgams are made up of a mixture of metals - and metals are good conductors of hot and cold. Usually the deeper the cavity, the more sensitive the tooth will be and the longer it will last. The sensitivity may last for up to a few weeks to a few months and will usually subside gradually. We have placed one or two layers of insulation to attempt to reduce this occurrence.
The finished restoration may be contoured differently and have a different texture than the original tooth. Your tongue will magnify this difference at first but you will become accustomed to it in a few days. The gum tissue could have been irritated during the procedure and may be sore for a few days together with the anesthetic injection site.
Children should be observed until the anesthetic wears off. Due to the strange feeling of the anesthetic, many children will chew the inside of their lips, checks, or tongue, which can cause injury. |
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