Low-Tech Hacking - Filling a Tooth
I need some assistance. I would like to fill a hole I have in a tooth, which I obtained due to years of poor teeth-care, that I've since tried to remedy.
Where would I obtain the needed filler material (and also, what kind should I use), and how would I prepare for such a procedure?
I've never had anything like this done at the dentist, and I have absolutely no money to go there now.
I've literally been thinking of using super glue, but you guys can probably recommend better for a small budget.
Any help would be much obliged.
Comments
once you have the bacteria gone and the tooth clean you can fill it. there are uv curing dental resigns. they aren't super cheap but worth every penny.
if it's just a teensy little bittle hole and not completely eaten by the bacteria (means if there's still the tooth structure left), then you may even be able to remineralise it with propper care and a careful selection of food.
sometimes tho, if you are really out of luck and the tiny hole reaches through the hard shell it may be inside the softer part of the tooth. and that's something you really need a dentist for. this condition is rather hard to spot unless you have an xray image. it can be seen if you have a good eye on what a healty and not so healthy tooth looks like.
anyway, in case you successfully filled the hole up you should make sure to remove any excess material to ensure a proper operation of your teeth. for a tiny hole that should be rather easy.
tl;dr: 1. first you need to be sure how much of a damage there is before fixing it.
2. fix the root of the problem (remove whatever caused the hole), preferably chemically cause drilling yourself is very difficult.
3. prevent a new infection by closing the hole. preferably with dental resign. not sure if hot glue will work.
btw. i'm not a dentist but i had terrible teeth due to bacteria getting in from between teeth.