Fillings
Treating cavities with fillings stops decay from spreading deeper into the tooth and prevents infection. Restoring the tooth’s structure maintains strength, function, and comfort.
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Posterior Filling
(back tooth)
Anterior Filling
(front tooth)
Filling vs Crown
Dental caries (cavities) is a bacterial disease that demineralizes enamel and dentin.
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Tooth-colored filling materials can be carefully layered to achieve a natural appearance while improving durability and strength.
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Composite fillings bond to tooth structure, strengthening it compared to older amalgam fillings.
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Recurrent decay around old fillings is one of the most common reasons for replacement. Left untreated, caries can progress deeper, reaching the pulp (nerve) and causing pain, infection, or even tooth loss.
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Saliva plays a vital role in neutralizing acids and reducing cavity risk.
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Dental caries is the scientific term for what most people call tooth decay or cavities. It’s a disease process caused by bacteria in the mouth that feed on sugars and produce acids. Those acids gradually break down the enamel (the hard outer layer of the tooth) and then the dentin underneath, creating holes or structural damage in the tooth.
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Regular exams are critical because cavities can develop beneath existing fillings.