Fillings have repaired countless decayed teeth. Keeping up with your twice-yearly exams and cleanings means cavities are found early and fixed with a simple filling.
How Cavities Form
Plaque, a film of bacteria, forms on teeth all the time, especially after sugary foods and drinks. If brushing and flossing do not clear it away, the bacteria make acids that eat through enamel and leave small holes called cavities.
Teeth cannot heal these holes on their own. Untreated decay keeps growing and can cause sensitivity to hot and cold, tooth pain, and visible holes or dark spots.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
We use composite resin fillings matched to the color of your teeth, so repairs blend right in. Older composites were not used on molars, but today’s materials are strong enough for any tooth. If too little of the tooth is left to support a filling, a crown may be the better choice.
The Procedure
We numb the area, remove the decay, clean and disinfect the space and place the composite resin. Then we shape it to match your tooth and harden it with a curing light.
Other Uses for Fillings
Fillings can also repair cracked teeth, rebuild teeth worn down by grinding, close small gaps and improve the color, shape or size of teeth.
Dental Fillings in Whitesboro, TX
Learn more about dental fillings, call (903) 564-3451 or contact us to schedule your visit.