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 Eby Dental Care, 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.
Dr. Eby, with the assistance of Jamie, expertly and expediently dealt with a needed filling on the back of one of my front teeth. Literally done in half an hour! As always, friendly, professional, con... Read More
I recently switched my dentist to Dr. Eby's practice as I'm relatively new (2 years) to the area. I've known about dental work I need to have done prior to switching; but, put it off as my experience... Read More
This office is always prompt, professional and very friendly and personable.
Dr. Eby, with the assistance of Jamie, expertly and expediently dealt with a needed filling on the back of one of my front teeth. Literally done in half an hour! As always, friendly, professional, concerned about my comfort, thorough, and explain the procedure they are doing.
I recently switched my dentist to Dr. Eby's practice as I'm relatively new (2 years) to the area. I've known about dental work I need to have done prior to switching; but, put it off as my experiences in the past with other dentists have ranged from not so great to ...just ok. After my routine cleaning at Dr. Eby's went smoothly, I went ahead and scheduled the work I'd been putting off. The staff pre-qualified the work with my insurance provider, so I would know what to expect for my out of pocket expenses. I had 4 fillings repaired, several for teeth that will need crowns.The replacement of the fillings was painless - I didn't even feel any of the injections when the areas to be worked on were numbed! Dr. Eby and his assistant were constantly informing me of progress and making sure I was comfortable. I won't hesitate anymore to have dental work done when it is needed. Thank you to Dr. Eby and to your staff for providing positive experiences!
This office is always prompt, professional and very friendly and personable.
