A filling is a way to restore a tooth damaged by decay back to its normal function and shape. When we give you a filling, we first remove the decayed tooth material, clean the affected area, and then fill the cleaned-out cavity with a filling material.
By closing off spaces where bacteria can enter, a filling also helps prevent further decay. Materials used for fillings include porcelain, a composite resin (tooth-colored fillings), and an amalgam (a metal alloy such as silver).
Before filling the cavity, we will first remove the decay and clean the affected area. The cleaned-out cavity will then be filled with one of the below mentioned materials.
No one type of filling is best for everyone. What’s right for you will be determined by the extent of the repair, whether you have allergies to certain materials, where in your mouth the filling is needed, and the cost. Considerations for different materials include:
If decay or a fracture has damaged a large portion of the tooth, a crown, or cap, may be recommended. Decay that has reached the nerve may be treated in two ways: through root canal therapy (in which nerve damaged nerve is removed) or through a procedure called pulp capping (which attempts to keep the nerve alive).
Don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss any aspect of your dental health – we don’t charge for giving advice!
Wonderful and friendly staff. I have been seeing Dr. Robert Uhde for over 20 years and have referred him to family and friends. Wonderful dentist.
Love the admin staff! Always patient with me regarding scheduling and insurance, they explain my benefits very well. Hygenists and Dr. Khurana are amazing - empathetic and gentle. I wouldn't go anywhere else!
Great service every visit I have. I’ve been coming here for about three years and I’ve had a great experience with the staff and Dr Khurana.
Been going here for a few years now. They have a higher tech experience then I was used to previously and even after not getting my teeth cleaned for several years were awesome, nice, non-judgemental people.
They clean your teeth, and are willing to take the time to explain the xray images, billing, and give out lots of toothbrush kits. Whole family been going here for years.
The service here was excellent~. I came in one day with tooth pains and no insurance, and over the course of the day they helped me set up membership, set up my plan, took x rays, and got a cleaning and six fillings done~. Everyone is so nice and positive, and I'd defs recommend using them if you're in the area~
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Super nice staff, great at accommodating your schedule with theirs, would highly recommend.
Everyone at Dentistry Of Bellevue is amazing! I highly recommend this dental office! Dr.Khurana is knowledgeable, compassionate and the best dentist I've ever had.
Long time experience with Dr. P and now under Dr. K using best practices and knowledgeable staff