What are fillings?
Fillings or dental fillings are used to repair the damaged surfaces of teeth. The surface of teeth may be damaged by small fractures, damaged enamel or decay. It takes 25 to 90 minutes to place a filling in a tooth.
What different types of fillingsare there?
Dental fillings are made of gold, silver, mercury or amalgam, porcelain or ceramic, plastic, composite resin materials or a glass and acrylic mixture called glass inomer.
Is getting a filling painful?
Preparing the tooth to place a filling by removing the decayed portion using a dental drill should not be painful. Some patients find the preparation procedure uncomfortable and painful. The dentist will administer a local anaesthic to ensure that the patient does not feel pain during the procedure.
How long does recovery after fillings are placed take?
Patients may experience pain or sensitivity for a few weeks after a filling is placed. The area where the anaesthetic was injected will feel sore for a few days. The gums of the patient will also feel sore for a few days.
How do I care for my teeth after fillings are placed?
Patients should not eat for at least three hours till the anaesthesia wears off. They should not eat or drink anything that is too hot or too cold for a few days. They should avoid very hard food. They should take all prescribed medications correctly. They should follow correct dental hygiene and brush and floss their teeth regularly.
What are the alternatives to placing fillings?
Alternatives to dental fillings are dental crowns, inlays or onlays, or tooth remineralization.
Why visit Paranaque City?
Why is Paranaque City a popular tourist destination?
Paranaque City is well-known for its bird sanctuary and the bird reserve in the nearby mangrove forests as well as architectural attractions, like the neo-Romanesque Baclaran Church. It is also home to one of the busiest markets in the Philippines. Accommodation options in Paranaque City include hotels to suit every budget and serviced apartments.
Why is Paranaque City an international medical tourism destination?
Paranaque has large and well-equipped hospitals that cater to overseas patients and specialist dental and medical clinics. They are accredited by the Philippine Department of Health and also have international JCI accreditation. The staff at the hospitals are English speaking and many of the doctors are trained in the west.
How does a medical tourist get to Paranaque City from the airport?
Terminal 1 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport is in Paranaque City. There are taxi services that take visitors from the airport to their destination in Paranaque City. Most hospitals and clinics arrange airport transfers and local transport for medical tourists.
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