Cavity Filling
Your Sarasota Dentist
$59 New Patient Special
One of the key reasons to schedule regular dental exams is to allow your dentist to catch issues like cavities and tooth decay in their early stages. Dental fillings are commonly used to treat problems such as cavities or broken teeth. Typically, composite resin is used for fillings because it closely matches the color of your natural teeth. Other options include gold or porcelain, although many dentists have moved away from using silver amalgam fillings due to their 50% mercury content.
While composite resin fillings may take slightly longer to place, they remain a popular choice because they blend seamlessly with the surrounding teeth for a more natural appearance. After the filling is applied, a special light is used to harden the material, ensuring a durable and long-lasting result.
- High-quality materials to withstand daily chewing and wear.
- Preserving as much of your natural tooth as possible.
- Fillings from biocompatible material for healthy restoration.
- Return to normal eating and speaking without discomfort.
- Advanced techniques for a comfortable filling experience.
- Natural-looking materials to match the color of your teeth.
- Get your cavities filled in one easy visit.
- Sealing cavities helps protect your teeth from damage.
What To Expect
Before placing a filling, we will numb the area around your tooth with a local anesthetic to ensure your comfort. Once you’re numb, we will carefully remove the decayed or damaged part of your tooth, leaving it clean and ready for the filling. After the filling is placed, we will smooth any rough edges and polish the surface to make sure your tooth looks and feels completely natural.
Cavity fillings are a routine procedure that can repair a tooth affected by decay or damage, helping to restore your smile. It’s just one of the many ways we work to keep your teeth and gums healthy for life.
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FAQs For Fillings
As with many other health issues, early detection is the key to prevention. Here are some common cavity-filling FAQs.
Most dental insurance companies cover part of the cost of a tooth-colored filling whether it is a new filling or a replacement for an old silver amalgam (metal) filling. Our office will help patients determine their coverage and personal cost during the consultation.
Don’t have insurance? It’s all good. Ask about our financing options. We will work with you on it because our ultimate goal is that you have healthy teeth and gums for life.
After a tooth filling, you may notice sensitivity to hot, cold, sweet, pressure, and more. This sensitivity is only temporary and should not last more than 1 – 2 weeks. You should continue to brush and floss normally and the dentist will monitor the condition of your filling at each visit and help you determine if and when you need a replacement.
Cavities may not cause you any pain until the decay reaches the internal tooth tissue. This discomfort will worsen as the decay of the enamel increases. Symptoms to look for include pain or sensitivity to hot and cold foods and drinks as well as sugar.
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