To treat a cavity, your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then “fill” the area on the tooth where the decay was. Fillings are also used to repair cracked, broken or injured teeth and teeth that have been worn down from nail-biting, tooth grinding or other misuse.
Teeth can be filled with white porcelain, silver amalgam or a white glass material called composite resin fillings. Your dentist’s recommendation helps determine the type of filling that will best address your needs. General considerations include the extent and location of the decay, the cost of the filling material, and your insurance coverage.
To maintain your fillings you should follow good oral hygiene practices and visit your dentist regularly for cleanings. Additionally, make sure to brush with a toothpaste containing fluoride, and floss at least once daily.
If your dentist suspects that a filling might be cracked, he or she will take x-rays to assess the situation. If your tooth is extremely sensitive, you feel a sharp edge, you notice a crack in the filling, or a piece of the filling is missing, call your dentist for an appointment.
At Second Street Dental, we offer several options of affordably priced fillings. Our quality fillings help you prevent more serious dental health issues and painful dental emergencies down the road.
They were amazing with my 5 year old getting a few fillings. The staff is friendly and the dentist was patient and gentle. He came home with big smiles and positive experience.
Have been here multiple times in the last few months for fillings and cleanings. Everyone is so nice! I've never felt comfortable at a dental office before - they're extremely efficient and knowledgea... Read More
Second Street Dental is THE BEST. The staff is incredibly kind and they do great work, ensuring to keep you informed with every decision. I recently had a cavity filled by Dr. Giana and it was the eas... Read More
My wife and I switched dentists after both or our dentists for years both retired. 2nd Street Dental accepted our insurance (in network) and we highly recommend this practice. We have been searching... Read More
Dr Giana Paterno is amazing. Can’t even tell I had a filling. Treats me like family when I’m there!!! Highly recommend but book ahead. They’re really good so they book up fast.
They were amazing with my 5 year old getting a few fillings. The staff is friendly and the dentist was patient and gentle. He came home with big smiles and positive experience.
Have been here multiple times in the last few months for fillings and cleanings. Everyone is so nice! I've never felt comfortable at a dental office before - they're extremely efficient and knowledgeable and was absolutely worth the wait for my appointment. I used to be anxious going to the dentist and now it's so nice and easy. I understand why they are so popular now having been!
Second Street Dental is THE BEST. The staff is incredibly kind and they do great work, ensuring to keep you informed with every decision. I recently had a cavity filled by Dr. Giana and it was the easiest, quickest and most painless cavity fill I’ve ever experienced. Cannot recommend this office enough.
My wife and I switched dentists after both or our dentists for years both retired. 2nd Street Dental accepted our insurance (in network) and we highly recommend this practice. We have been searching for two years for an honest and great dentist in near our home. Dr. Paterno and her staff are awesome. They have been friendly, great with our kids, upfront with costs, and Dr. Paterno is very good at her craft. Had two filling reworked and I felt nothing during or after the procedure. Go here.
Dr Giana Paterno is amazing. Can’t even tell I had a filling. Treats me like family when I’m there!!! Highly recommend but book ahead. They’re really good so they book up fast.
