Dental Fillings

Dental Fillings

Dental Amalgam

This is a highly durable filling, often lasting a lifetime for some patients. Commonly referred to as “silver” fillings, dental amalgams are a long-used, trusted filling.

Dental Fillings Procedure

Fillings take no longer than an hour to complete. Composite resin fillings generally take a bit longer than other options, but they come with their own set of benefits. Local anesthesia is applied if necessary to numb the area so that you are comfortable throughout.

We will gladly help you decide what filling is recommended based on your needs and budget. For more information on dental fillings, please call our office at (336) 792-9800.

A dental filling is a type of restorative dentistry treatment used to repair minimal tooth fractures,  tooth decay or otherwise damaged surfaces of the teeth. Filling materials, which include composite, porcelain and silver amalgam, may be used to even out tooth surfaces for better biting or chewing. The affected tooth may require additional or alternative procedures, including:

• Dental Crowns: Teeth requiring more support than offered by a traditional filling may require a dental crown.
• Dental Implants & Dental Bridges: Irreparable tooth damage requiring tooth extraction may require an implant or bridge.
• Root Canals (perhaps along with antibiotic treatment): Infected, abscessed or nerve damaged teeth may require a root canal procedure.