Do dental fillings have any negative effects?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I have to get a few fillings in my teeth. I would usually consider myself to have good teeth. Are fillings a bad thing? Are my teeth still fine? Kindly help.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
A dentist does fillings. Fillings are good if they are done to close cavities or else bad. When you already have some cavities, which need to be restored to prevent infection from spreading deep into the teeth.
I hope this has helped you. Please feel free to reach me again, in case of further queries.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
How common are fillings? Should I be worried I have some?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Nearly everybody has a filling (restoration) done on their teeth. So it is very common. I suggest you not worry. Just take care of yearly checkups to clean your teeth and gums and check whether those restorations are intact or need repair.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.
Thank you.
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