Dental Fillings

Dental fillings are used to repair or restore teeth. They can be either single or combinations of metal, plastics, glass or other materials commonly employed for a given purpose. One of the most popular uses of fillings is to “fill” an area of tooth that your dentist has removed due to decay – “a cavity.” Fillings may also be used to repair cracked or broken teeth and teeth that have been worn down from misuse.

Fillings are great option for patients of all ages that have a tooth or teeth with cavities. A filling will protect the remaining tooth structure and replaces the lost portions by permanently securing back the natural tooth structure to help preserve the whole dental health of your mouth. Fillings can be used to improve bite functionality, avoid sensitivity and reduce imperfections on the surface of your teeth. If you develop a cavity in your mouth, it’s important to repair it before it worsens into an even bigger problem such as an infection or fracture in your teeth that could end up costing even more to repair!