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How Can Fillings Fix Tooth Decay? | BEFORE & BEYOND EP19

In this enlightening video, Dr Nicholas Ng explains what tooth decay is and shows how dentists treat it using a filling. The demonstration includes removing the decay and restoring the tooth with a natural-looking material.

About The Video

This video helps take the mystery out of dental work and shows what you can expect during a dental filling visit. Dr Nicholas Ng from Dental Designs Clinic explains tooth decay in a simple, easy-to-understand way. He describes how bacteria in your mouth can cause damage to your teeth, making parts of them soft or weak.

Dr Nicholas uses real footage to show how dentists gently remove the decayed area so your tooth can be healthy again. He also shows how a filling is placed once the tooth is cleaned. The filling looks like your natural tooth and helps you bite and chew properly again. Dr Nicholas explains that if the decay goes very deep, you might need further treatment like a root canal, but most cases can be treated quickly and comfortably.

Tooth decay is a common problem caused by bacteria that live in the mouth and feed on sugars from food. Over time, this can create soft or damaged spots in the tooth. In the video, Dr Nicholas Ng from Dental Designs Clinic explains how dentists deal with this by gently cleaning away the decayed part and placing a filling. This filling matches your tooth colour and helps restore the tooth so it looks and feels normal again.

The video is designed to reassure patients by showing exactly what happens during treatment. It helps people understand that fillings are a simple, everyday way to fix teeth and prevent pain or further damage. If the decay is deeper and reaches the nerve, more advanced care might be needed, but Dr Ng mentions that in most cases, treatment is quick and easy. This video is a useful guide for anyone unsure about what a filling involves.