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!
Dr. Khurana has been our Family Dentist for many years. Dr. Khurana and all of the people in his office do outstanding work and have treated my family members well Dr.Khurana has the latest technology that he uses to clearly show and explain any dental issues. For instance, they take pictures of your teeth and display them on the screen, so you can better understand any issues or teeth that he is watching. In my case I have had many crowns, but they have never been a surprise. The crowns were needed on teeth that we have been watching a number of years and then the cracks became more pronounced or the large old silver filling degraded. They explain the costs to you upfront (given your insurance) very clearly, so there are no surprises.
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