A dental filling is one of the modern marvels of dentistry, yet they have been used in America for over 150 years. However, with advances in technology, dental fillings now exist that can mimic the look of your natural teeth. For more information, take the following dental fillings quiz:
Dental fillings are used to treat which of the following?
a.) Missing or lost teeth
b.) Cavities
c.) Canker sores
d.) Sugar overdoses
Which of the following dental fillings matches the color of your teeth?
a.) Dental amalgams
b.) Composite fillings
c.) Both a and b
d.) None of the above
Which of the following is a benefit that dental fillings can provide?
a.) Dental fillings can erase stains and discolorations on teeth
b.) Dental fillings can strengthen your tooth enamel
c.) Dental fillings can fix cracks, chips, fractures, and splits in your teeth
d.) Dental fillings can fill in holes in teeth left behind by damage to your tooth enamel
True or False: Dental fillings can protect your teeth from future cavities?
a.) True
b.) False
Answer Key: b, b, d, a
Make sure to take good care of your dental filling, as the can last for many years to come. For more information about dental fillings, or to schedule an oral exam with Dr. David Blackhurst and our team at David R Blackhurst DDS, give us a call at 801-756-7211. Our dentist office is conveniently located in American Fork, Utah. We look forward to hearing from you soon!