White Fillings

In simple terms, fillings are used to restore damaged or decayed teeth back to their normal function and shape. They are required when a cavity is diagnosed either on an x-ray or during an oral examination. After the cavity, or decayed material, is removed from the tooth, there is a void left from the tooth structure removed. This void needs to be filled in order for the tooth to be whole again. Fillings are what is filled in those voids. Fillings are strong and durable and designed to match your natural tooth structure so they are hardly noticeable.

Sometimes, based on a patient’s overall hygiene and home care, we can elect to wait and observe cavities when they are still small enough to not warrant a filling. This is based on the expertise of the dentist and can vary from patient to patient.