Who Might Need a Cavity Filling?
Anyone can develop tooth decay and need a dental filling. However, certain conditions can increase the risk of cavities. These include eating too many sugary or starchy foods, especially between meals, poor oral hygiene, and dental problems like dry mouth. Good preventive dental care can greatly reduce these risks, and when you first visit Century Dental, we assess your risk of dental problems, including cavities.
We can then devise your custom preventive dental care plan. This will include the frequency of dental checkups and hygiene appointments, and we can work closely with you to ensure your daily oral care routine is excellent. If you need a cavity filled, we can provide the most appropriate dental care, using the best techniques and materials to restore the tooth.
What is a Cavity Filling?
A cavity filling is a dental material used to fill a hole in a tooth caused by dental decay. Various filling materials are available; amalgam and composite resin are the most common.
Amalgam fillings have been used for over a century and contain mercury and other metals. They are durable and long-lasting but are highly visible when smiling and therefore tend only to be used when restoring cavities in back teeth.
Composite resin fillings are newer and are tooth colored, making them virtually invisible. Composite resin is reasonably durable and ideal for restoring cavities in front teeth or anywhere in the mouth. The material can be used to repair small to medium-sized cavities.
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Century Medical & Dental Center
260 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 336-8855
Web Address https://www.centurymedicaldental.com/
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Mon 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
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Wed 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
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