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 South County 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.
Dr. Osmar M. Morales is the best dentist I have ever been to. He is very conscientious about minimizing pain and discomfort. My temporary crown fit so perfectly, I forgot I had it. The new crown is fl... Read More
I'm not a patient yet, but my husband is. I had a brief encounter with the dentist and staff yesterday and they could not have been more professional polite helpful and friendly. Such a breath of fres... Read More
South County Dental is the best place I've gone I had 16 teeth removed very little pain and afterwards the doctor checked me out and I still had no pain I would recommend them to anybody
Dr. Osmar M. Morales is the best dentist I have ever been to. He is very conscientious about minimizing pain and discomfort. My temporary crown fit so perfectly, I forgot I had it. The new crown is flawless too! Thanks, Dr. Morales!!
I'm not a patient yet, but my husband is. I had a brief encounter with the dentist and staff yesterday and they could not have been more professional polite helpful and friendly. Such a breath of fresh air! I actually felt like we were people and patience instead of a number looking forward to Long "healthy mouth" relationship with them Michael and Donna Sullivan
South County Dental is the best place I've gone I had 16 teeth removed very little pain and afterwards the doctor checked me out and I still had no pain I would recommend them to anybody
