What are fillings?
Fillings or dental fillings are used to repair the damaged surfaces of teeth. The surface of teeth may be damaged by small fractures, damaged enamel or decay. It takes 25 to 90 minutes to place a filling in a tooth.
What different types of fillingsare there?
Dental fillings are made of gold, silver, mercury or amalgam, porcelain or ceramic, plastic, composite resin materials or a glass and acrylic mixture called glass inomer.
Is getting a filling painful?
Preparing the tooth to place a filling by removing the decayed portion using a dental drill should not be painful. Some patients find the preparation procedure uncomfortable and painful. The dentist will administer a local anaesthic to ensure that the patient does not feel pain during the procedure.
How long does recovery after fillings are placed take?
Patients may experience pain or sensitivity for a few weeks after a filling is placed. The area where the anaesthetic was injected will feel sore for a few days. The gums of the patient will also feel sore for a few days.
How do I care for my teeth after fillings are placed?
Patients should not eat for at least three hours till the anaesthesia wears off. They should not eat or drink anything that is too hot or too cold for a few days. They should avoid very hard food. They should take all prescribed medications correctly. They should follow correct dental hygiene and brush and floss their teeth regularly.
What are the alternatives to placing fillings?
Alternatives to dental fillings are dental crowns, inlays or onlays, or tooth remineralization.
Why do tourists visit Cyprus?
Cyprus is a small, sunny country with a friendly people. Cyprus has many options for tourists to enjoy a great holiday. Cyprus has beautiful Mediterranean beaches, waterfalls, salt lakes and verdant forests. Cyprus is also home to ancient buildings dating back to the Greeks. It has interesting museums and art galleries. Cyprus offers a unique local cuisine that blends both Turkish and Greek food and delicacies of fresh fish. Accommodation options in Cyprus include luxury hotels, resorts and villas, budget hotels and apartments.
Why do International patients visit Cyprus?
Private clinics in Cyprus are well-equipped and offer high quality specialist medical, dental and surgical services for international patients. Many of the hospitals and clinics in Cyprus offer packages that combine a holiday with your treatment, accommodation, transportation and interpreter services, if required.
How do I get to Cyprus?
Cyprus has four international airports that serve well-known tourist destinations in the country. Most hospitals and clinics arrange airport transfers as part of the medical tourism package.
What are the visa requirements for patients travelling for medical treatments to Cyprus?
Cyprus is a member of the European Union and tourists from EU member nations do not require a visa to visit Cyprus. There is no specific visa for patients travelling for medical treatments to Cyprus. Patients can travel to Cyprus for medical treatment on a travel visa. Details on how to obtain a travel visa is available at the website: http://www.cyprusvisa.eu/
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