When your tooth shows signs of decay, your dentist can help to stop it before any further damage is caused. Fillings are applied to small and developing cavities to restore your tooth back to its normal shape and prevent any further decay.
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When you visit for a check- up, your dentist will use a small inspection mirror to assess the surface of your teeth, looking for signs of decay or little cracks and fissures.
Radiographs are taken regularly too and this will also determine whether there are cavities or decay that we can’t see when looking directly in the mouth. Your Dentist will let you know as soon as they see anything that might require treatment.
A filling is a lasting preventative solution that far outweighs a root canal treatment, which can be the result of extensive decay. By closing up the gap, your dentist is preventing bacteria from getting in and preserving your tooth in the least invasive way.
The process is straightforward and often only requires one or two appointments, depending on how many cavities your dentist may find. Once your dentist has assessed the area that requires treatment, they will clear out any decay before filling the clean cavity with a material of your choice.
Should you require a filling, your dentist will discuss with you the different options available and best advise on the most suitable material for you and your teeth.