fillings in Gainesville

The benefits of our restorative dentistry with fillings in Gainesville include…

• Less Pain: That damaged tooth can hurt, from chewing pressure to temperature variations. Your filling stops the ouch and prevents further damage! You should call as soon as you feel discomfort. Usually when damage/decay is found in the early stages, more options are available to preserve the tooth!
• Promotes Hygiene: Our restorative dentistry works to repair and replace damaged teeth, up to a full mouth reconstruction. Plus, a decaying tooth can smell bad and cause serious health issues. Fillings immediately improve the situation and prevent further infections! Most decay is found before pain begins during routine preventative care cleanings.

While many types of damage, like decay, cracks, and fractures, can be fixed with a filling, larger areas of decay or trauma that reaches the tooth’s interior will require a crown.

A filling replaces the area of decay while a crown is needed when too much decay effects the tooth base, requiring a crown to protect the remaining tooth.

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No, all of our fillings are made of a strong composite material that is designed to match the natural shade of the tooth!

Silver “amalgam” fillings are no longer recommended in modern dentistry.

Fillings can require as little as 30 minutes.

The time of your appointment will be determined by the number of teeth that require fillings, the size of the decay per tooth, and the personal preference of the patient.

No!

We pride ourselves on painless dentistry! For these procedures you will be completely numbed. The numbness should go away 2 to 4 hours after the visit, depending on how your body processes the numbing agent.

We also make you as comfortable as possible by encouraging headphones, providing Nitrous (Laughing Gas) on request, and using the most patient-friendly supplies for all your fillings in Fairfax!

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While it does not affect the repaired areas, it is always recommended to wait until the numbness wears off to make sure your lips, cheeks, and tongue are not bitten accidentally.