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 Harlem Irving Family Dental, 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.
Just wanted to say I always receive wonderful care from both Doctors. The are both very gentle and caring. I have seen Dr. Caron for over 40 years. My root-canal has lasted that long. Amazing. M... Read More
I had Dr. Margaret. She is. a wonderful dentist. She did fillings up front and I can honestly same she made my year. You should go to her..
I’m very happy. Aga did a really good job deep cleaning my tenth. Thank you Aga
Just wanted to say I always receive wonderful care from both Doctors. The are both very gentle and caring. I have seen Dr. Caron for over 40 years. My root-canal has lasted that long. Amazing. My experiences have always been great and he is a wonderful doctor. Meg, the dental hygienist gave me a thorough cleaning and explained everything as she went along. The staff is exceptionally friendly and very accommodating. Just wanted to share how wonderful this office is! From seeing and being greeted by Theresa for the last 30 years. She is such a professional and runs the whole office so proficiently. Excellent employee, as always! I went in for a dental cleaning by Aga, who is also so thorough and explains everything as she goes along. I want to compliment her on her work and treating patients with such respect. She gets the job done. Another excellent employee! Thank you so much Theresa and Aga. As I said in my first paragraph, Dr. Caron is an excellent dentist. Recently, he did a filling as well as a crown.....pain free. He has much experience as I have been his patient for over 43 years. Thank you, Dr. Caron, for taking care of all my family members! Just know you are in good hands at Harlem Irving Family Dental due to the excellent staff!
I had Dr. Margaret. She is. a wonderful dentist. She did fillings up front and I can honestly same she made my year. You should go to her..
I’m very happy. Aga did a really good job deep cleaning my tenth. Thank you Aga
