Cavities 

Dental Cavity Fillings

If you have noticed small, dark holes beginning to form on some of your teeth, you may be dealing with cavities. While these are common, you will want to have them treated before they can become worse and damage the soft inner layers of your teeth.

The damage that cavities do to the teeth is permanent. Once the hole has begun to form, you cannot grow the teeth back to have whole teeth again. The way that dentists deal with this problem is by filling the whole with a strong material that won’t decay again.

Some of the most common cavity fillings include metal, ceramic, and composite fillings. While metal fillings are visible in the mouth, they can last several times longer than any other filling materials. Ceramic fillings can look just like regular teeth but can be a little bit more expensive. Composite fillings do not last for very long but are a good option for small fixes.

The type of filling that you will need will depend on the type of cavity and what type of material you are interested in using. The only way to find out which type of filling will work best for you will be to talk to your dentist.

To learn more about your dental needs, schedule an appointment with one of our team members. We will help you learn more and help you deal with your dental needs.

Schedule an appointment with us and we’ll take care of your cavity!