HIGHLY SKILLED & COMPASSIONATE DEVOTED TO THE NEEDS OF EACH PATIENT
A filling is a way to restore a tooth damaged by decay back to its normal function and shape. When we give you a filling, we first remove the decayed tooth material, clean the affected area, and then fill the cleaned-out cavity with a filling material.
By closing off spaces where bacteria can enter, a filling also helps prevent further decay. Materials used for fillings include porcelain, a composite resin (tooth-colored fillings), and an amalgam (a metal alloy such as silver).
Before filling the cavity, we will first remove the decay and clean the affected area. The cleaned-out cavity will then be filled with one of the below mentioned materials.
No one type of filling is best for everyone. What’s right for you will be determined by the extent of the repair, whether you have allergies to certain materials, where in your mouth the filling is needed, and the cost. Considerations for different materials include:
If decay or a fracture has damaged a large portion of the tooth, a crown, or cap, may be recommended. Decay that has reached the nerve may be treated in two ways: through root canal therapy (in which nerve damaged nerve is removed) or through a procedure called pulp capping (which attempts to keep the nerve alive).
Don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss any aspect of your dental health – we don’t charge for giving advice!
I had a awesome experience months of pain narrowed down to 2hrs i didnt feel any pain and my doc was soooo handsome and the assistant was sooooo sweet..yes a lil longer then i wanted to wait but they got the job done and i was very pleased
The personal and dentist are really wonderful. Make you fill part of the family. They explain everything step by step before and during your procedure. I could'n have done this without them. I will be telling everyone about them. Thank you Dental Arts.
Loved my experience!! Everyone was very friendly, hygienist (Erica) was very thorough and knowledgeable and provided excellent feedback to any questions I had! 5 Stars!!
Great hours, friendly people. Every visit for the past year has been a painless and pleasant experience. I tell all my coworkers about them.
Go you wont be disappointed. Thank you leah and the staff. You all are great.
Great days and hours for emergency dental care. Got in immediately after calling.
This is the best dental group! Dr Tepedino is wonderful. His assistant - Lauren is amazing. I've had a lot of work completed and am very happy. The front desk crew are very nice and organized. I will be going back for a long time. As will my two sons!
By far the best dental office ever, great after hours and weekends.
Awesome staff, dentist has amazing bedside manner.