Tooth Fillings

Indications for Tooth Fillings

Tooth fillings are a way to restore tooth damage. Tooth fillings are usually indicated to repair worn-out, cracked, broken or damaged teeth, and to treat tooth decay. The decayed or affected portion of the tooth is removed and filled with filling material.

Types of Tooth Fillings

There are many types of filling materials available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Your dentist can discuss the best options for your particular case. Commonly used filling materials include silver amalgam, composite resin, plastic, porcelain, gold and ceramic.

How are Tooth Fillings performed?

Tooth fillings are performed at the dentist’s office under local anesthesia. Your dentist will remove the decayed area with the help of a drill or laser. The space is then thoroughly cleaned of bacteria and debris, and carefully prepared for the new filling. If the tooth is drilled very close to the root, a special medication is applied for protection. The filling is then precisely placed, fitted and polished, restoring your tooth to its original shape and function. In case of colored fillings, the filling material is layered with the intermittent application of a special light to cure and harden each layer. Your dentist then trims off any additional material, and polishes and shapes the filling to the desired shape.

• Tooth Fillings
• Composite Fillings
• Crowns
• Dentures
• Fixed Bridges
• Root Canal Therapy
• Dental Implants