White Fillings Toronto

Dental fillings are the most common procedure performed, and most people have at least one. A dental filling restores a tooth that has been damaged, decayed, or chipped. They fill cavities from tooth decay so decay doesn't spread, and the tooth structure is protected from further damage. The dental material can also be sculpted to fix damaged teeth.

We use tooth coloured fillings, so these restorations are nearly invisible, unlike amalgam fillings. These are made from a white composite resin material that can matched to your natural tooth colour. Not only are these composite resin fillings nearly invisible, but they securely bond to your natural teeth, need minimal preparation, and can be used for the smallest of areas.

It's critical to get decayed teeth treated as soon as possible, even if it doesn't hurt at the time. This prevents the tooth decay from spreading and making the cavity larger. Untreated, the decay and infection can spread from the surface of the tooth enamel, down to the tooth roots, so a root canal treatment becomes necessary to save the tooth. Infection can also spread and cause abscesses throughout the mouth and other issues. Cavities weaken the tooth structure, too, so it is important to repair the tooth and strengthen it with the filling. Patients don't need to worry that a dental filling will hurt, as a local anesthetic is used. Not treating the tooth is far more painful, especially over time, and will eventually require a visit to the emergency dentist - and a possible tooth extraction.