A filling repairs a tooth where decay has left a soft spot. We numb the area, clean out the decayed part, and rebuild the tooth with a tooth-colored composite that is shaped and hardened in the same visit. Caught early, it is a small and quick repair that stops a cavity from becoming a much bigger problem.
The time to fill a cavity is before it hurts; a tooth that aches at night has usually moved past the filling stage. Most appointments take under an hour, the numbness fades by the afternoon, and you can eat normally the same day.
What we treat
- cavity filling
- tooth filling
- white composite filling
- Sensitivity to cold or sweets
- A dark spot or hole in a tooth
- Replacing old metal fillings
Fillings
Call Clearbrook Dental or set up a time — we'll take it from there.