We offer a number of different dental restorations to return the health and function to your teeth, while at the same time protecting them from serious complications. If you have a cavity, we may recommend a dental filling. In the past, these restorations were mainly made using amalgam. However, we can now offer a metal-free and more lifelike alternative.
Try Our Quiz on Dental Fillings
- True or False: We recommend them for addressing tooth decay.
- True or False: We use lifelike materials to create them.
- True or False: They can prevent the onset of dental infection.
- True or False: For advanced decay, we may recommend a crown.
Answer Key
- True. We often use these restorations to repair teeth that have developed decay. If you notice a tooth feels sensitive to hot or cold foods/drinks, or that a persistent toothache has developed, then see your dentist right away. Discomfort could be a warning sign of a cavity, which require immediate treatment.
- True. We may use a number of materials to create one, such as gold or amalgam. However, we primarily use a lifelike material known as composite resin. Metal-free, this material can be shaded to blend with your tooth. After removing decay, we will gently etch the tooth. We then place the material and as it cures under a light, we sculpt and mold the tooth. Finally, we polish the tooth for a more natural appearance.
- True. When you place a composite filling, you stop the spread of decay. Bacteria no longer has an opportunity to come into contact with the inner pulp, which could lead to a painful infection and the risk of losing the tooth.
- True. If you decay has spread a filling may not be enough. Fortunately, we can also place a natural looking porcelain crown, which also addresses cavities and protects the smile from complications, such as dental infection.
Ready to Try Dental Fillings?
At Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, we can provide durable and natural looking dental fillings using composite resin. We’ve proudly served our patients in Astoria, NY (including Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and all surrounding communities) since 1991. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Leibowitz, call our office in Astoria today at 718-728-8320.
