Dental Filling
At different stages of development, your child may have baby teeth, permanent teeth, or a combination of both. In any case, if your child develops a cavity, we need to remove the decay and fill the tooth. At The Dental Home Clinic, we use white fillings, a conservative and healthy choice for dental repairs.
Composite fillings bond securely to the tooth so that less tooth structure needs to be removed to place a strong, durable filling. White fillings are especially appropriate for young children because the material sets up quickly.
Since your child’s comfort is our top priority, we offer gentle WaterLase dentistry. WaterLase uses dental lasers and a cool stream of water to remove decay without drilling. Tooth decay can be targeted precisely while leaving surrounding areas unaffected. Since the process is so comfortable, most simple fillings do not require the use of anesthesia.
White fillings are also a great choice for adults. They offer the same benefit of preserving healthy tooth structure, but they also look natural and can be made to closely match the shade of your teeth. This allows us to create an aesthetic repair that is virtually unnoticeable.
WHEN DOES ONE NEED DENTAL FILLING?
A hole in your tooth
Dark spots on the tooth
Food stuck between certain areas of the teeth
Chipped or broken tooth
Sensitivity to hot and cold food and beverage
Single or multiple cavities
TYPES OF DENTAL FILLINGS
Metal Filling
Amalgam Filling
Composite Filling
Porcelain / Ceramic Filling
