I figured that it would smooth over in time but it hasn t.
Ceramic filling feels gritty.
Is it possible to get these surfaces polished down without needing novacain.
Resin composite fillings are a soft plastic that is blended with ceramic or glass to help make them stronger.
Maybe gritty is the wrong word.
The filling still doesn t feel right but i went to the dentist today and she said that it s probably because the margin isn t satisfactory which is why she wants to redo it.
Why is my cannoli filling gritty.
However they can last 20 years or longer.
These fillings are good.
3 less toxic goodbye mercury amalgam fillings.
It s also what helps to reduce dirt and debris sticking and also makes it easy to remove bird droppings and bug splatters.
I did sift the sugar though.
Don t wait next time.
Safety of materials is positive focus when discussing ceramic fillings.
Resin composite and ceramic.
Particularly with amalgam fillings and their mixture of silver and other.
If the filling feels rough you should return to your dentist and have it further polished.
It is the normal ricotta cheese consistency lumpy.
Also the inside part feels rough as well.
This is regarded as having hydrophobic properties or water repellency.
Ceramic fillings can last about 7 years.
But cannoli cream that you get at the bakery is so smooth.
Amalgam fillings which are silver in color can also last up to 15 years.
However they can last 20 years or longer.
When the fillings in your mouth start to break down food and bacteria can get underneath them and can cause decay deep in the tooth.
I ve included a picture so you ll have an idea of what material the filling was made of.
It feels that way when i rub my tongue against it.
I m concerned that this.
That is what i am trying to obtain from mine and it is not working.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Is it normal or should i go back and get it smoothed out or something.
It is not the sugar causing the problem.
I just had 4 fillings 2 on the right side at the top 2 on the left side on the bottom both molars and now when i brush my tongue against them it feels rough and gritty.
It is normal to have a slight sand paper feel for 24 48 hrs after the filling but should feel nice and slick after that.
Since the ceramic coating is so flat and slippery it very difficult for the ceramic coating to stick to the coating.
Tooth colored fillings come in two main types.
Meanwhile well installed ceramic fillings can last up to 20 years or so in a patient s mouth which is certainly a blessing in numerous ways.
Composite fillings made of a material that matches your own tooth color may need replacing after five years.
They bond with your teeth helping to seal a cavity against leakage to prevent decay around the filling.
