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 Madison Street 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.
Mickey, the new Hygienist, is supper freindly and very thorough in her job. Highly recommend Madison Street Dental. They can check your insurance for any additional services right at the chair. Update... Read More
Great experience! no discomfort from having a filling done.
I appreciate that this is younger female dentist. She and her staff are professional and do tidy work, quick fillings, and didn't make me wait for my appointment.
I love the new location. Anayeli put me at ease right away. Just needed a small filling. Dr. Dace is very caring and did a great job.
Scheduling appointments for my daughter and myself was a breeze. I liked being able to fill out our dental history forms ahead of time electronically. The receptionist was friendly and welcoming. O... Read More
Mickey, the new Hygienist, is supper freindly and very thorough in her job. Highly recommend Madison Street Dental. They can check your insurance for any additional services right at the chair. Update October 2023. Went in for a small cavity. They cleaned and checked my night guard. In and out quickly. Mon. 2-26-24. Went in for 2 cavities and replacing 3 old fillings. Dr. Isha is quick and thorough. Explained things as she went along..
I appreciate that this is younger female dentist. She and her staff are professional and do tidy work, quick fillings, and didn't make me wait for my appointment.
I love the new location. Anayeli put me at ease right away. Just needed a small filling. Dr. Dace is very caring and did a great job.
Scheduling appointments for my daughter and myself was a breeze. I liked being able to fill out our dental history forms ahead of time electronically. The receptionist was friendly and welcoming. Our hygienist was personable and efficient. The dentist was thorough and insured I didn’t have any questions. My daughter was nervous but the hygienist and dentist put her at ease. I highly recommend the practice for adults and children.
