To treat a cavity, your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then “fill” the area on the tooth where the decay was. Fillings are also used to repair cracked, broken or injured teeth and teeth that have been worn down from nail-biting, tooth grinding or other misuse.
Teeth can be filled with white porcelain, silver amalgam or a white glass material called composite resin fillings. Your dentist’s recommendation helps determine the type of filling that will best address your needs. General considerations include the extent and location of the decay, the cost of the filling material, and your insurance coverage.
To maintain your fillings you should follow good oral hygiene practices and visit your dentist regularly for cleanings. Additionally, make sure to brush with a toothpaste containing fluoride, and floss at least once daily.
If your dentist suspects that a filling might be cracked, he or she will take x-rays to assess the situation. If your tooth is extremely sensitive, you feel a sharp edge, you notice a crack in the filling, or a piece of the filling is missing, call your dentist for an appointment.
At Orland Square Dental, we offer several options of affordably priced fillings. Our quality fillings help you prevent more serious dental health issues and painful dental emergencies down the road.
We have been going here for years. Dr. Correa is fantastic. This last visit, my daughter (11) needed a filing. It was her first filling and she was nervous. Dr. Correa was so patient with her and she ... Read More
Dr. Correa has been my only dentist my 31 years of life and I wouldn't think to change that. Great service through many fillings and an extraction.
I’m glad I switched over to Orland Square Dental. All of the staff there is very professional and courteous. I recently had to get a deep cleaning and a filling, and I must say that it was the best ... Read More
We have been going here for years. Dr. Correa is fantastic. This last visit, my daughter (11) needed a filing. It was her first filling and she was nervous. Dr. Correa was so patient with her and she even walked out of the office smiling. I can’t recommend them enough!
Dr. Correa has been my only dentist my 31 years of life and I wouldn't think to change that. Great service through many fillings and an extraction.
I’m glad I switched over to Orland Square Dental. All of the staff there is very professional and courteous. I recently had to get a deep cleaning and a filling, and I must say that it was the best dental experience I’ve ever had. I didn’t experience any pain whatsoever! The doctor and hygienist treat you with so much care and delicacy.
