Will the filling match my tooth color?

Ask your dentist directly. A good practice will give you a clear, specific answer about dental filling before you go ahead.

How long should this filling last?

Ask your dentist directly. A good practice will give you a clear, specific answer about dental filling before you go ahead.

Is the tooth strong enough for a filling, or would a crown protect it better?

Ask your dentist directly. A good practice will give you a clear, specific answer about dental filling before you go ahead.

Restorative & Repair

Dental Filling

Also called: tooth filling, composite filling

A filling restores a tooth after a cavity is cleaned out. Modern fillings are usually tooth-colored composite resin that bonds to the tooth, though other materials exist. It is one of the most common dental procedures.

What to expect

The area is numbed, decay is removed, and the filling is placed and shaped.
Tooth-colored fillings are hardened with a curing light and polished.
Most fillings are done in one visit.

Questions to ask a practice

Will the filling match my tooth color?
How long should this filling last?
Is the tooth strong enough for a filling, or would a crown protect it better?

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