What are fillings?
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American Dental Association answered:A filling is a common way to treat a cavity. Fillings help "restore" teeth and are usually tooth-colored (composites) or silver (sometimes called amalgam.) It generally takes longer to place a composite filling than it does for a metal filling. That’s because composite fillings require the tooth be kept clean and dry while the cavity is being filled.
A filling is a common way to treat a cavity. Fillings help "restore" teeth and are usually tooth-colored (composites) or silver (sometimes called amalgam.) It generally takes longer to place a composite filling than it does for a metal filling.... More -
Dr. De Vizio of Colgate answered:A filling is one of the treatment options available for the treatment of a cavity. Today, most fillings are made from dental composites that match your natural teeth..The fillings are placed to repair the holes in your teeth that result from decay.
A filling is one of the treatment options available for the treatment of a cavity. Today, most fillings are made from dental composites that match your natural teeth..The fillings are placed to repair the holes in your teeth that result from decay. More -
Dr. Benjamin S Fiss DDS answered:The choice or selection of materials used for fillings depends on the location of the tooth and the size of the fillings. Years ago only metal fillings were used. We now can provide metal-free dentistry. These new restorations now meet the hardness and wear resistance of metal fillings, along with satisfying patient's expectations for cosmetics. Most fillings can be completed in a single visit. As the size of the filling grows, sometimes multiple visits are needed. After a thorough clinical exam, your dentist can determine what is best for you.The choice or selection of materials used for fillings depends on the location of the tooth and the size of the fillings. Years ago only metal fillings were used. We now can provide metal-free dentistry. These new restorations now meet the hardness... More -
Dr. Saul Miller answered:A dental filling, which may be placed with a variety of materials, restores a fractured, chipped, decayed and sometimes worn tooth. When a tooth has extensive deterioration, a large filling can restore the tooth but not necessarily keep the weak areas from fracturing.
When the tooth is extensively broken down, often a crown may be indicated to provide a more secure restoration that can help to prevent fracture and further breakdown of tooth structure.
A dental filling, which may be placed with a variety of materials, restores a fractured, chipped, decayed and sometimes worn tooth. When a tooth has extensive deterioration, a large filling can restore the tooth but not necessarily keep the... More -
Dr. William Litaker answered:Fillings are restorations that are placed in teeth that have cavities or broken areas. Fillings can be tooth colored which are called composites or silver which are called amalgams. See your dentist if you think you need a filling.Fillings are restorations that are placed in teeth that have cavities or broken areas. Fillings can be tooth colored which are called composites or silver which are called amalgams. See your dentist if you think you need a filling. More
