Importance of Dental Fillings
How Dental Fillings Protect Your Teeth
When you experience dental cavities (caries), the structure of your tooth becomes damaged by decay. Treating cavities means removing this damaged tissue. Dental fillings are used to fill the open space and provide structural integrity to the tooth. This will help prevent the spread of decay and provide a strong chewing and biting surface for the tooth, protecting it against breaking.
The sooner you treat a cavity with a dental filling, the less likely you are to need a more extensive procedure, such as a root canal and crown. Composite fillings are color-matched to your natural tooth color, making them a good choice for cosmetic reasons. The resin bonds to your existing teeth, meaning that less drilling is necessary to keep them in place.