Even the most careful patients can still develop some form of tooth decay. Fillings help restore teeth damaged by decay to their normal function while preventing future decay. This procedure is also used to cover a space left behind by a root canal.
Cavities start small and gradually grow to the point where they risk infecting the tooth’s inner pulp where the nerves are present. Before it gets to this point, the decay can be removed, and the area plugged with a dental filling. At One Fine Smile, we can protect your teeth with our quality dental fillings in Oak Park.
A dental filling is a material placed into a part of the tooth where decay is present. There are two main types of fillings available: composite (tooth-colored) and amalgam (metal). The filling is specifically done to preserve the integrity of the tooth and retain its shape and resiliency
An exam is done before having a filling placed to determine if you are a viable candidate. There are several reasons why a filling may be placed, and these include:
By closing off spaces where bacteria can enter, a filling also helps prevent further decay. The most common materials used for fillings include composite resin (tooth-colored fillings) and an amalgam:
If you need to have a dental filling, contact us today and one of our helpful staff members will be happy to assist you.
Maintained by | Digital Resource