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Tooth Restoration / Tooth Filling
- To treat a cavity your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then “fill” the area on the tooth where the decayed material was removed.
- Fillings are also used to repair cracked or broken teeth and teeth that have been worn down from misuse (such as from nail-biting or tooth grinding)
- Dental fillings cause little to no discomfort during the procedure.
- When a dentist gives you a filling, he or she first removes the decayed tooth material, cleans the affected area, and then fills the cleaned out cavity with a filling material.
- By closing off spaces where bacteria can enter, a filling also helps prevent further decay.
- Composite fillings are an attractive option because they can be closely matched to the color of your teeth.
- Ceramic fillings are made of porcelain and are a very aesthetically pleasing option that is also very durable.
