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 Progressive 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.
Love this office! Everyone here is fantastic, from the front desk staff booking and confirming appointments (and staying in contact when cancellations happen) to the hygienists, specifically Amanda an... Read More
Went into progressive for fillings, staff are wonderful and very helpful, dental techs and assistants are on the ball getting things done quick and the dentists themselves are just as quick. Cullen wa... Read More
I went for a cleaning. It went great. The hygienist was friendly and caring. I fid need a filling, so I went a couple of weeks later. The staff was wonderful. My filling was painless and there wasn't ... Read More
I have been a patient since 2012, and have had multiple things done- extractions, fillings,crowns, regular cleaning, etc.The staff is very knowledgeable and nice! Dr.Rao and Janina make me feel welcom... Read More
We starting seeing Dr. Rao after a bad experience at another local dentist. I needed a several cavities filled, a crown and a root canal after some years of neglect. She was so kind, professional and ... Read More
Love this office! Everyone here is fantastic, from the front desk staff booking and confirming appointments (and staying in contact when cancellations happen) to the hygienists, specifically Amanda and Janina, being so friendly and informative. And the Doctor makes being at the dentist for procedural things (wisdom teeth removal, fillings, check ups, etc.) super light and comfortable. I found this office when we moved to Algonquin and have recommended the practice to anyone who has asked for a rec. So consider this a forever recommendation - come here. They’re the best!
Went into progressive for fillings, staff are wonderful and very helpful, dental techs and assistants are on the ball getting things done quick and the dentists themselves are just as quick. Cullen was my dental assistant and he knocked out procedures in moments, Great place to go!
I went for a cleaning. It went great. The hygienist was friendly and caring. I fid need a filling, so I went a couple of weeks later. The staff was wonderful. My filling was painless and there wasn't any pain afterwards.
I have been a patient since 2012, and have had multiple things done- extractions, fillings,crowns, regular cleaning, etc.The staff is very knowledgeable and nice! Dr.Rao and Janina make me feel welcome, answer any questions I might have, and provide excellent service! Highly recommend!
We starting seeing Dr. Rao after a bad experience at another local dentist. I needed a several cavities filled, a crown and a root canal after some years of neglect. She was so kind, professional and her staff worked with me to get all my work done in a timely manner. She is never pushy and worked with me to plan all my care at a rate I was comfortable with. The pain was minimal with all my procedures and she explained everything she was doing so I knew what was going on. Now my husband and I both see her for regular follow up. The staff is so caring and kind and we both love our hygienists. I previously had so much anxiety going to the dentist but not since we found Progressive dental.
