
Fillings/Restorations
Dental restorations, commonly known as fillings, are placed after the removal newly found decay or decay found under a current filling. The decay can be found either by an exam that includes an x-ray. The filling replaces the damaged part of the tooth. These treatments are commonly called “fillings” because new bonded resin material fills the cavity/hole left after the decay is removed.
If caught early, cavities can be treated easily and painlessly and with good success if maintained with a healthy diet, brushing and cleaning in-between teeth and regular dental check-ups. But, if left untreated, decay can lead to unnecessary pain and more costly treatment.