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 25 East 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.
Best office and best team. Great thorough cleaning and Dr. Koslow is amazing. She thinks outside the box to help give best care. She ordered special equipment to buff out stains I had on my teeth and... Read More
Finally got all of my dental work done - and there was a lot - yay! On a scale of 1-10 of high anxiety before going to a dentist, my level is 12! After my x-rays and cleaning, Dr. Koslow set up a plan... Read More
Was referred here by my prior dentist. So far had a cleaning and a filling. Everything has been great so far and the staff is very attentive, so would definitely recommend to others looking.
Love Dr Koslow! She took over the dental practice from my long time dentist and is worlds above my previous dentist. She's very knowledgeable and funny! She pointed out some alignment issues and old f... Read More
Dr. Jursik did a great job fixing another practice’s quick-and-dirty work that had not held up. He re-did fillings, put in a crown, and made me a new night guard. He used to teach dentistry students... Read More
Best office and best team. Great thorough cleaning and Dr. Koslow is amazing. She thinks outside the box to help give best care. She ordered special equipment to buff out stains I had on my teeth and tries to save my old fillings. She has done expert crowns on me and next we will work on my bite She is really exceptional
Finally got all of my dental work done - and there was a lot - yay! On a scale of 1-10 of high anxiety before going to a dentist, my level is 12! After my x-rays and cleaning, Dr. Koslow set up a plan for the work I needed in the order of most important. I started with a filling, then two crowns, then 3 more fillings spread out in a few appointments. I told Dr. Koslow that she is my forever dentist. She has a really fun spirit and is always happy which made me feel super comfortable at my appointments. She constantly checks in with me while she is working to make sure I'm ok. I absolutely recommend her if you are looking for a dentist. Her work is outstanding and I didn't feel a thing! As for the rest of the staff, I have nothing but pleasant things to say. Everyone is great and I have never had to wait to be seen. I'm so grateful I found 25 East Dental.
Was referred here by my prior dentist. So far had a cleaning and a filling. Everything has been great so far and the staff is very attentive, so would definitely recommend to others looking.
Love Dr Koslow! She took over the dental practice from my long time dentist and is worlds above my previous dentist. She's very knowledgeable and funny! She pointed out some alignment issues and old fillings that needed replacement that my previous dentist never did. I highly recommend her.
Dr. Jursik did a great job fixing another practice’s quick-and-dirty work that had not held up. He re-did fillings, put in a crown, and made me a new night guard. He used to teach dentistry students at Rutgers, so his credentials are strong. He is courteous and patient. I also had a great cleaning from Iliana.
