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 McHenry Dental Associates, 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.
I have only had great experiences at this dental office. When I had to have 3 fillings repaired they let me wear my headphones to keep calm. The hygienist was the absolute best.
I just started with this Dentist. So far I've had a check up, cleaning and then two cavities filled and I think this guys are terrific! I highly recommend Dr Shah and her staff!
The staff is great and Dr. Shah can truly do a pain free filling. Yeah!
I'm a new patient and I couldn't be more pleased with their professionalism, friendliness, and all services provided so far. I felt Kelly, the hygienist, gave me the most thorough cleaning I've had in... Read More
Quick and painless filling. Very friendly atmosphere.
I have only had great experiences at this dental office. When I had to have 3 fillings repaired they let me wear my headphones to keep calm. The hygienist was the absolute best.
I just started with this Dentist. So far I've had a check up, cleaning and then two cavities filled and I think this guys are terrific! I highly recommend Dr Shah and her staff!
The staff is great and Dr. Shah can truly do a pain free filling. Yeah!
I'm a new patient and I couldn't be more pleased with their professionalism, friendliness, and all services provided so far. I felt Kelly, the hygienist, gave me the most thorough cleaning I've had in many years. They also replaced a few old deteriorating fillings and did an excellent job.
