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 Cary Grove 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.
The entire staff is extremely friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. As someone who has needed a ton of cavities filled and other work done, I've always been treated with compassion and kindness; I hav... Read More
Everyone in the office are very nice. I feel welcome and comfortable at every visit. I see Linda for my cleanings and she's amazing. She's always gentle and very thorough. Dr. Gail is friendly and kno... Read More
Everyone at this practice are so kind! They are a joy to interact with. I had a filling or two recently, and Dr. Gail and Renee did fabulous jobs I feel so fortunate to have found Cary Grove Dental!
Cary-Grove Dental is a professional and well-run practice. Going to the dentist isn’t always a fun experience but I always feel good when I leave. The staff is so friendly and welcoming even in th... Read More
The nicest people ever!!! Made my first cavity fillings an absolute breeze. Thank you so much
The entire staff is extremely friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. As someone who has needed a ton of cavities filled and other work done, I've always been treated with compassion and kindness; I have never doubted that I'm in the best hands receiving the best care and dental work. Dr. Pokorny and Dr. Sangha are simply the best. I can't say enough good things about all the hygienists. Lisa and Julie at the front are exceptionally accommodating with scheduling, checking-in and helpful with billing.
Everyone in the office are very nice. I feel welcome and comfortable at every visit. I see Linda for my cleanings and she's amazing. She's always gentle and very thorough. Dr. Gail is friendly and knowledgeable. I've had a few fillings done by her and it's always quick and painless. Highly recommend Cary Grove Dental.
Everyone at this practice are so kind! They are a joy to interact with. I had a filling or two recently, and Dr. Gail and Renee did fabulous jobs I feel so fortunate to have found Cary Grove Dental!
Cary-Grove Dental is a professional and well-run practice. Going to the dentist isn’t always a fun experience but I always feel good when I leave. The staff is so friendly and welcoming even in these challenging times. I just got a filling and the next day I can hardly tell I had work done. Love that we have this great dental practice close to home.
The nicest people ever!!! Made my first cavity fillings an absolute breeze. Thank you so much
