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 Park Place 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.
Everyone here was kind and professional. They did a great job of explaining what was about to happen during my checkup and cleaning as well as during my filling procedure. They also provided detailed ... Read More
At my tender age of 44, Dr Korolyov did my first filling. Dr and Isel work in pure harmony. Great team
Had a filling done, Dr was very gentle. Front desk person was great and very personable. Really great service.
Staff at front desk are doing a awesome job. Dr. Jursik does great work. I recently had a few issues took care of me right away. I'm very happy for that,nobody likes pain. Just in again for a fil... Read More
All of the staff are really nice. I always love seeing Iselle who is one of the dental assistants. Historically, I can feel a bit anxious at the dentist and Dr Jursick is friendly and makes you feel ... Read More
Everyone here was kind and professional. They did a great job of explaining what was about to happen during my checkup and cleaning as well as during my filling procedure. They also provided detailed quotes on the procedure so i knew what payment to expect. Great place!
At my tender age of 44, Dr Korolyov did my first filling. Dr and Isel work in pure harmony. Great team
Had a filling done, Dr was very gentle. Front desk person was great and very personable. Really great service.
Staff at front desk are doing a awesome job. Dr. Jursik does great work. I recently had a few issues took care of me right away. I'm very happy for that,nobody likes pain. Just in again for a filling and my permanent crown. It was 1,2,3 no pain and fast. Great work! Thanks
All of the staff are really nice. I always love seeing Iselle who is one of the dental assistants. Historically, I can feel a bit anxious at the dentist and Dr Jursick is friendly and makes you feel at ease. I just came in to fill in my top front teeth that were chipped. I shared with him the of what I envisioned them to look like and he surprised me with doing exactly that. They look beautiful and I’m really happy. They have a great dental plan that is priced well and really care about their patients.
