Dental Filling

Dental fillings are done to replace defective tooth structures that could be as a result of decay or trauma. The material used for fillings are either metal, amalgam, composite or ceramic. Composite is the most commonly used material for dental fillings as it is tooth colored and also has strong properties. It is very important to get fillings done if you have tooth decay. If the filling is not done, the infection will spread to the nerve of the tooth causing pain and resulting in need of extensive procedure like root canal treatment. You are also at risk of the infection traveling to the adjacent tooth making it prone to decay.

Book your complete check up appointment wherein the dentist takes couple of x-rays and does a complete exam of each tooth. Regular checkups are important to detect the presence of cavities and treat them promptly.