Our dental team offers fillings that provide both restorative and esthetic benefits.

If you’ve ever dealt with tooth decay then chances are good that our Madera, CA, dentist Dr. Ahmed Elsayed placed a dental filling over the tooth. A filling is the very best way to restore and rebuild a tooth after decay and it’s important to have the tooth treated as quickly as possible. Wondering what to expect from a dental filling? Here’s what you should know.

What are dental fillings?

Dental fillings are used to restore the decayed parts of a tooth. Getting a dental filling is usually the last step after our Madera, CA, general dentist has removed the decaying portions of enamel and cleaned out the cavity. The filling material is then used to replace the cavity and help restore the shape of your tooth.

Why are dental fillings necessary?

It’s important that bacteria and decay aren’t allowed to break through tooth enamel. To prevent this from happening to your tooth again, our Madera, CA, family dentist will fill your tooth to not only repair your tooth but seal out any decay. Dental fillings are the number one defense against further decay or even possible infection.

What are the different kinds of dental fillings?

The most commonly placed dental filling that we offer are tooth-colored fillings made from composite resin. Why? Because we believe that top-quality cosmetic dentistry means crafting the restoration that best blends in with your natural smile and enhances your appearance rather than stands out. A composite resin filling is matched to the shade of the tooth before it’s applied so that once it’s bonded to the tooth you won’t even notice it.

How do you get a dental filling?

The patient is given local anesthesia before we drill away dental decay. Once this is complete, we will begin to apply the composite filling in layers. After molding each layer we typically use a laser to harden it before applying a new layer of resin. We will continue to mold and harden the resin until we have completely restored the damaged parts of your tooth.

A surefire way to make sure you’re not dealing with tooth decay is to see our dentist every six months for routine exams. If it’s time for your biannual cleaning, then it’s time to schedule an appointment with us. Call Madera Family Dental Care at (559) 661-4114.