At the Newport Institute for Dentistry, even standard dental fillings are done with the utmost attention to detail.
What is a filling?
Dental fillings are used to treat tooth decay and/or cavities. There are various causes for cavities; the most prevalent is the acid waste products from bacteria in your mouth that feed on sugars and starch. Cavities are most common in the deep pits and grooves on the molars, and also between the teeth for those who don’t floss. This is because food becomes trapped in the spaces between the teeth and causes the breakdown of the tooth structure if not removed.
When you have a cavity, the goal is to remove the decayed part of the tooth to prevent further damage to that tooth and the surrounding teeth and fill the space left behind. The material used to fill the cavity is called composite. The filling material used in our office is made of a composite resin, which looks like organic tooth material and can be color matched with your other teeth.
