Fillings

Used to prevent the spread of tooth decay or correct any cosmetic damage, a filling is just one of the ways our dentists preserve your dental health. Before placement, any decay must be drilled out. We offer local anesthesia along with sedation to ensure maximum comfort for our patients. There are two different types of fillings: amalgam (otherwise known as silver fillings) and composite resin, the color of which can be customized to match your natural teeth.

Amalgam Removal

Made up of silver, copper, mercury, and tin, amalgam fillings are one of the original dental filling materials, also known as “silver” fillings. Due to their tendency to fracture as well as potentially staining surrounding healthy tooth and gums, we do not offer amalgam fillings at Flossy Mountain. We are happy to safely remove any faulty and many existing amalgam fillings and replace them with a composite filling or a white crown if needed.

Composite Resin

Since the color of a composite resin filling can be customized, it is the more aesthetically pleasing option. Composite resin is ideal for repairing chipped or cracked teeth, filling in a tooth gap, correcting dental discoloration, protecting any exposed tooth decay from gum recession, or changing the shape of teeth. Composite resin is also recommended for cavity fillings as they are bonded to the teeth and therefore require less drilling away of the natural tooth. Composite fillings, however, are not as strong as healthy and natural tooth enamel. Therefore, if your tooth decay extends into more than half your tooth, a crown covering the tooth may be recommended as a crown would be a better and more long-lasting option.