Dental Fillings Lee's Summit, MO

Fillings are a way to restore a tooth damaged by decay, returning it to its standard shape and function. When Dr. Francis gives you a filling, she will first remove all decay from the tooth and clean the area, then fill the cleaned-out cavity with a filling material. Once Dr. Francis has closed up the area, bacteria will not be able to enter, protecting the tooth from further decay. This doesn’t mean that you can stop brushing and flossing, though. Without proper hygiene habits, decay can come back.

Today, there are many excellent options for replacing damaged or decayed teeth.

We can use traditional materials like gold, base metal alloys, and dental amalgam, which have the durability and strength to be useful in areas such as the back teeth, where they’re out of the “smile line” (out of sight) and where chewing pressures are strongest.

Or we can go with one of the newer composite types, which lets you consider such variables as color, durability, cost, and longevity.

Your Lee's Summit dentists at Hurd Family Dental will discuss the various choices with you to decide which dental filling material will best suit your child.