Dental Fillings
Restore decayed teeth quickly with safe, tooth-colored fillings.
What to know
Dental Fillings, explained.
What it is, how it works and how it helps, in plain words.
A filling repairs a tooth that has been damaged by decay or minor wear. Tooth-colored fillings are made of composite resin, a durable material that is shaded to blend in with your natural tooth.
After numbing the area, your dentist removes the decayed part of the tooth and cleans the space. The composite is placed in thin layers, each hardened with a special curing light, then shaped and polished so your bite feels natural.
Treating a cavity early stops decay from spreading deeper toward the nerve, where it could require a root canal or crown. Because composite bonds directly to the tooth, your dentist can often preserve more healthy structure than older metal fillings allowed.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Common questions about dental fillings.
The tooth is numbed with local anesthetic first, so most patients feel pressure and vibration rather than pain. Mild sensitivity to cold or biting for a few days afterward is normal.
Composite fillings are fully hardened before you leave, so you can eat when you're ready. It's wise to wait until the numbness wears off so you don't accidentally bite your cheek or tongue.
Yes, if an amalgam filling is cracked, leaking, or has decay around it, it can be replaced with a tooth-colored material. Your dentist will check whether replacement makes sense, since removing a sound filling also removes some tooth structure.
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