A tooth filling is a harmless and simple dental treatment procedure that helps to treat tooth decay and maintain the health of the tooth.

Dental caries is the most common dental condition encountered among patients; Dental caries develops over time; loss of tooth substance (enamel and dentine) is caused by acid production resulting from bacterial metabolism of sugars. Early stages are often without symptoms, but advanced stages of dental caries may lead to pain, infections and abscesses, or even sepsis.

The earlier the condition is detected, the more easily conservative procedures can be applied for dental restoration.

Fillings can help repair damaged, broken, chipped and decayed teeth ensuring that they last longer. Like the name suggests, it is all about filling in those gaps that can arise in your teeth. They can be used to plug large holes in broken teeth or even fix small chips in a front tooth. Regardless of whether the tooth remains vital or if a root canal is needed, its maintenance on the dental arch will depend on its reconstruction.