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 West Aurora Family 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.
Had a couple of worn teeth filled in with acrylic resin by Dr Fry. Also was fitted for dentures that came out real good. He and his staff did and excellent job. Matches real good. Very satisfied. ... Read More
Had a great experience everybody from the receptionist at the front desk to Dr Evan fry assistant did a great job on my upper motor had a cavity took care of that and refilled it didn't feel anything ... Read More
Who would ever say, “What a treat to go to the dentist”? I would! This office is filled with an awesome staff and very skilled dentists. My husband and I followed our hygienists from a prior pr... Read More
The entire staff here is helpful and always so friendly. They always remember myself and my family and are genuinely interested in what you have to say. The ladies at the desk are always very helpful ... Read More
Had a couple of worn teeth filled in with acrylic resin by Dr Fry. Also was fitted for dentures that came out real good. He and his staff did and excellent job. Matches real good. Very satisfied. Been to him on 6 different appointments now and very satisfied with all the work . Staff is also great. Had a deep cleaning procedure done 8/29. The dental hygienist {Melissa} did a great job.
Had a great experience everybody from the receptionist at the front desk to Dr Evan fry assistant did a great job on my upper motor had a cavity took care of that and refilled it didn't feel anything I suggest you make a visit are you book an appointment they're really great
Who would ever say, “What a treat to go to the dentist”? I would! This office is filled with an awesome staff and very skilled dentists. My husband and I followed our hygienists from a prior practice, (yes, we like them that much) and are thrilled to find we like the new dentists just as much. My husband had a crown replaced with Dr. Chan and was very happy with the results. Dr Jo is very personable and thorough. Cari and Trish are the best and we are looking forward to getting to know the rest of the staff better. So happy to have landed at this practice and they happily take our insurance!! Win, win!
The entire staff here is helpful and always so friendly. They always remember myself and my family and are genuinely interested in what you have to say. The ladies at the desk are always very helpful and understanding of our hectic schedule. I have had trouble in the past with dentists but not with Jo. She even made getting fillings a very comfortable experience.Thats coming from someone who dreads going to the dentist. I highly recommend west aurora family dental.
