DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter YOUR FIRST FILLING If you're receiving a filling for the first time, you may be wondering what to expect, if it will hurt, and how long it takes? Most simple fillings require an hour-long appointment. The dentist will begin by using a topical numbing agent to numb the area before injecting an anesthetic numbing agent. This crucial step ensures you will not feel any pain during the treatment. Next, depending on the cavity's location, you may have a rubber dam inserted into your mouth to help the dentist better access the treatment area. Then the dentist will use either a drill, laser, or air abrasion instrument to remove decay from the tooth. After the area is sufficiently cleaned, the cavity is filled. At CARPENTER DENTAL, we will always explain to you any procedures that may be part of the treatment plan we design to meet your dental needs. We offer this column in the hopes of educating the general public about the benefits of oral health. If we can help, either by answering questions or by providing comprehensive dental care, please call us at 507-331-0909. State-of-the-art dentistry and a dedicated professional dental team make 1086 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, the ideal place to achieve optimum oral health. We look forward to hearing from you. PS. Dental filling material options include composite resin, amalgam, ionomers, gold, or ceramics. Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort, PA (570) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter YOUR FIRST FILLING If you're receiving a filling for the first time , you may be wondering what to expect , if it will hurt , and how long it takes ? Most simple fillings require an hour - long appointment . The dentist will begin by using a topical numbing agent to numb the area before injecting an anesthetic numbing agent . This crucial step ensures you will not feel any pain during the treatment . Next , depending on the cavity's location , you may have a rubber dam inserted into your mouth to help the dentist better access the treatment area . Then the dentist will use either a drill , laser , or air abrasion instrument to remove decay from the tooth . After the area is sufficiently cleaned , the cavity is filled . At CARPENTER DENTAL , we will always explain to you any procedures that may be part of the treatment plan we design to meet your dental needs . We offer this column in the hopes of educating the general public about the benefits of oral health . If we can help , either by answering questions or by providing comprehensive dental care , please call us at 507-331-0909 . State - of - the - art dentistry and a dedicated professional dental team make 1086 Wyoming Ave. , Forty Fort , the ideal place to achieve optimum oral health . We look forward to hearing from you . PS . Dental filling material options include composite resin , amalgam , ionomers , gold , or ceramics . Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort , PA ( 570 ) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com