Maintain a healthy bite and keep a natural-looking smile by scheduling your next tooth filling with our team.
Tooth fillings are one of the most common dental procedures we handle here at Dentistry by the Lake. Fillings help to restore your teeth after they have sustained damage from factors like decay, cracks, or wear, and they serve both a functional and aesthetic purpose. With proper tooth fillings, you’ll be able to maintain a healthy bite and keep a natural-looking smile.
What Are Tooth Fillings?
A tooth filling is a material placed inside a tooth after damage or decay has been removed. It helps restore tooth shape, function, and strength, and it also serves as an effective barrier to prevent bacteria from entering the tooth and causing more damage. You may need tooth fillings if you have:
- Cavities – These areas of tooth decay are typically caused by bacteria or plaque damaging your tooth.
- Chipped or Broken Teeth – You may chip or break a tooth because of an accident, teeth grinding, or even biting down on hard foods.
- Worn Teeth – Habits like nail biting and tooth grinding (bruxism) can wear down your teeth. Acidic erosion, often from food and drink, can also wear down your teeth.
Our skilled team will carefully examine your teeth to determine if dental fillings would be a good solution for you. We will answer all your questions and ensure that you feel confident and comfortable when it is time to place the tooth fillings. The process typically involves numbing the area with local anesthesia, removing the decay, cleaning and shaping the tooth, applying the filling material, and then shaping and polishing for optimal comfort and alignment.
Tooth fillings can last many years, especially when supported with healthy oral hygiene habits. They are a safe, effective way to restore dental health and prevent further decay. If you are in the Toronto, Ontario area and need a dentist to place fillings, call our office today to schedule an exam.