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Definition
To get a dental filling; to treat a decayed tooth.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the clinical procedure of filling a cavity, rather than general dental care. It is distinct from 剝牙, which is the extraction of a tooth. People often use this term when they want to avoid the more permanent and invasive option of a root canal or extraction.
Examples
I have a cavity in my molar, I need to go get a filling tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
book an appointment for a filling
dental filling material
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 鑲牙, which refers to getting a dental bridge or denture, as 補牙 is strictly for filling a cavity in an existing tooth.
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Grammar guides
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