
How Can a Filling Help Your Smile?
When they are detected early, dental cavities can often be treated with a simple filling. First the dentist will thoroughly clean and sanitize the affected tooth. Then a filling can be applied.
In many cases, a tooth-colored filling is ideal because of both its esthetic benefits as well as the material’s ability to bond well with teeth. In fact, the composite resin used for seamless fillings is prized for its beauty. That is why it is also used in cosmetic dentistry.
It also tends to bond better with teeth, than metal. A tight seal is a crucial aspect of restorative treatment, because it can help prevent both further decay and even infection.
When treating most cavities a restorative filling acts as sufficient protection, though some very progressive cavities may require more extensive treatment, such as a crown or even a root canal.