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 Floss Dental Care, 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.
Going to the dentist, especially for a filling, always makes me so anxious. Dr. Ryann always makes me feel so comfortable. She's skilled and I never feel pain or discomfort during procedures. Their st... Read More
Dr. Maloney is amazing. During the initial exam I was told I needed 1 tooth pulled and 2 root canals. She drilled into one of the teeth she previously thought I needed a root canal for and cleared o... Read More
The staff here is friendly, professional and make going to the dentist an overall very pleasant experience. I would recommend them to anyone.
Going to the dentist, especially for a filling, always makes me so anxious. Dr. Ryann always makes me feel so comfortable. She's skilled and I never feel pain or discomfort during procedures. Their staff is very friendly and easy to talk to. This is my favorite dentist office I've been to.
Dr. Maloney is amazing. During the initial exam I was told I needed 1 tooth pulled and 2 root canals. She drilled into one of the teeth she previously thought I needed a root canal for and cleared out the decay. She said she would be able to fill the tooth instead and save me some money. What dentist does that!! She saved me sooo much money just by taking a closer look. The staff and assistants are also amazing, and the assistants remember your name. I don't want to go anywhere else, best dentist-hygienist team I've ever had.
The staff here is friendly, professional and make going to the dentist an overall very pleasant experience. I would recommend them to anyone.
