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Palani Center for Dental Implants in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Palani Center for Dental Implants
Palani Center for Dental Implants in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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Signs You Need a Tooth Filling
Posted on 4/25/2022 by Giri Palani
Signs You Need a Tooth FillingFillings involve the removal of decay from a tooth and the healing of the tooth. You may need a crown or root canal if the damage is severe enough. It's simply a greater filling. In all circumstances, it's essential to have regular dental checkups to ensure that decay doesn't become out of control. A toothache is the most typical indicator that you may require a tooth filling. However, sensitivity to temperatures, pressure, or sugary foods are also signs that you require a filling. Finally, if you get abrupt or throbbing pain when biting or chewing, you may require a tooth filling.

Some Visible Signs You Need a Tooth Filling


The presence of fractures, crazing, and tooth wear are all signs that you need a filling. Cavities are the most common reason for dental fillings, although damaged teeth can also be repaired using a white composite filling material. Both of these dental fillings slow down or even prevent further decay and damage to the teeth. Craze lines may occur on teeth from time to time. These lines are caused by tension fractures in the tooth enamel. This can occur as a result of chewing over a long period of time or as a result of habits such as TMJ, teeth clenching, grinding, or fingernail biting. These unsightly surface cracks ruin the look of teeth over time. Fortunately, dentists can restore the appearance of beautiful teeth by replacing lines with a tooth-colored filling material. As we age, our teeth decay. As teeth deteriorate, the flat biting edges darken and become unattractive. Teeth wear and damage can also be caused by bruxism, sometimes known as teeth grinding. This might result in tooth chipping and severe injury.

Do You Need a Filling?


Tooth fillings aid dentists in the treatment of cavities, preventing them from worsening into greater dental difficulties in the future. Fillings can repair small holes produced by tooth decay as well as cure cracks and fractures in teeth. If left untreated, tooth decay can lead to serious consequences. Your dentist can create a preventative approach to guarantee that root canals or tooth extractions are never necessary. To conclude, tooth fillings are advantageous and can keep you smiling for a long time. Please contact us right away if you feel you need a filling!
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Passionate Care, Personalized Attention


At Palani Center for Dental Implants, we believe every patient is unique, so we combine compassion and expertise to create an enjoyable, stress-free and uniquely tailored dental experience for every one of our guests. Dr. Giri Palani has built a practice by routinely providing dental implants, cosmetic dental services and porcelain veneers, tailored to our individual patients. Pairing our innovative, state-of-the-art technology with excellent patient care, we’ve become one of the most respected and top-rated dental facilities in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Come in and see how our principles of knowledge, respect, compassion, comfort and integrity combine to create truly beautiful, lasting results!


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Dr. Giri Palani


Since graduating from Marquette University School of Dentistry and completing a residency with Cedars-Sinai Hospital, during which he served as chief resident in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at UCLA, Dr. Giri Palani, DDS, FICOI has led the way in cosmetic and implant dentistry. Featuring cutting-edge technology, his Palani Center for Dental Implants has created not only healthier smiles but healthier lives, as well.

A Custom Dental Experience


Ready to create the smile you have always wanted? With Dr. Palani’s holistic practices, compassion and eye for detail, we are committed to providing you with exceptional dental care. Call us today to book a comfortable and convenient appointment.
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