Fillings

Fillings Toronto

Modern dentistry has allowed us to combine beauty as well as strength when filling teeth. With the use of composite resins and other modern materials. Restorations are close to their original strength and appearance

Fillings (restorations) are used to replace tooth structure that is decayed, fractured, broken, or severely worn.

The dentist will proceed to cavity preparation, removing any remaining decay and shaping the final cavity. The next step will be the addition of composite-resin filling material, cured (hardened) after with a curing light. The final step will be polishing the filling to adapt it smoothly to the natural shape of the tooth.

Composite fillings are very aesthetic restorations since they are available in natural shades matching tooth color. Making a beautiful natural smile.

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In some cases cavity preparation could become very large for usual fillings and the dentist will recommend an inlay or an onlay (partial crown), restorations designed to replace more tooth structure. Those restorations are made in a dental laboratory after the dentist has taken your impression of the preparation. The final placement of inlay or onlay will be made on a second visit at the dental office.

Fillings do not last forever so it is essential that you visit the dentist regularly for further examinations. Fillings can develop cracks or simply wear down due to chewing forces.

The dentist monitors the integrity of your fillings during regular exams and will recommend replacing a filling if a problem is detected.