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 Grant Road 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.
One of the BEST dentist staffs I have encountered. The environment is fun and energetic. Alma and Blanca are some of the memorable impressionable staff that stand out. Dr. Rutner is a great dentist as... Read More
The dental filling was done in a jiffy and painlessly.
I have been coming here with my son for a few years. Dr Rutner recently used the Laser they have for fillings on my son and it was amazing. He is pretty nervous at the dentist office and the laser wit... Read More
I've been here a number of times for cleanings and fillings and the staff have always been wonderful, polite, and professional. Melissa and Dr. Askari are attentive and efficient in their dental work ... Read More
Highly recommended. Appointment started on time. Friendly staff. Digna gave a thorough and painless cleaning. Previous treatments of fillings and implant crown all went smoothly with good results. A+
One of the BEST dentist staffs I have encountered. The environment is fun and energetic. Alma and Blanca are some of the memorable impressionable staff that stand out. Dr. Rutner is a great dentist as well. He pulled all four of my huge wisdom teeth 6 years ago. He just did some drilling for my porcelain fillings a couple weeks ago. The dentist is usually something that folks don't look forward to, however if you have to do it, your best bet is Grant Road Dental. The people will make you feel better about it and you're more than likely to be greeted with a smile and leave with one.
I have been coming here with my son for a few years. Dr Rutner recently used the Laser they have for fillings on my son and it was amazing. He is pretty nervous at the dentist office and the laser with no injections really helped him! Thank you so much Dr Rutner and his assistant, Blanca, for putting up with him!! Melissa also does his cleaning and she is the only one he will let touch him. Thank you!
I've been here a number of times for cleanings and fillings and the staff have always been wonderful, polite, and professional. Melissa and Dr. Askari are attentive and efficient in their dental work and have always taken care to answer my questions -- even the ones I didn't know I should be asking! The front desk staff are friendly and do their best to work with your schedule. I'll be going in for a wisdom tooth extraction soon at their sister office, which is right around the corner: I didn't have to deal with double the paperwork and billings because they were able to pass along my information and scans from previous appointments. These guys really care about their patients, and every visit has been an absolute pleasure. I definitely recommend them!
Highly recommended. Appointment started on time. Friendly staff. Digna gave a thorough and painless cleaning. Previous treatments of fillings and implant crown all went smoothly with good results. A+
