Composite Fillings Procedure
A basic procedure for composite fillings is as follows:
– The dentist chooses the shade of composite for fillings during the appointment
– A local anesthesia is used to numb the gum
– The tooth enamel is drilled to remove the damaged part of the tooth
– The treated area is cleaned and dried to prepare for a filling
– The composite material is put into the hole in layers
– Once the material is placed, it will be shaped and contoured to fit the tooth
– The dentist will polish the composite to make it look better
You would feel sensitivity to cold and heat after a composite filling, but it tends to go away quickly. [5]
