Fillings
Fillings
A filling treats a cavity by removing the decayed part of a tooth and filling the space with a durable, tooth-colored material — stopping decay before it spreads further.
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What it is
When a cavity forms, the decayed portion of the tooth needs to be removed before it spreads deeper. A filling replaces that removed material, restoring the tooth's shape and function. Modern fillings use a tooth-colored composite resin rather than the old metal amalgam, so they blend in rather than standing out.
What to expect
- 1Numbing
The area is numbed with local anesthesia. - 2Removing decay
The decayed portion of the tooth is carefully removed. - 3Filling
The tooth-colored filling material is placed, shaped, and hardened with a curing light, then polished to blend with the rest of the tooth.