DENTAL FILLINGS in HOUSTON

Dental fillings are the most conservative way to restore smaller areas of tooth decay. In a dental experts hands, these types of restorations can be made to conserve as much of your natural tooth as possible while providing a restoration that is almost indistinguishable from the natural tooth. Both resin and porcelain fillings can be adhesively bonded to your natural tooth to add strength.

FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

  • HOW LONG DO DENTAL FILLINGS LAST?

    Dental fillings used to restore small areas of decay can be expected to last for many years.  The larger the filling, the shorter the long term prognosis.

  • WHAT DO DENTAL FILLINGS COST

    Dental fillings are one of the most inexpensive dental procedures.  Typically, fillings are charged according to the number of surfaces of the tooth that are restored.  Fillings are generally less that $500.  Dental fillings are not indicated for restoring large areas of tooth structure because they are not strong enough and dental crowns may be a better choice.

  • WHAT PROCEDURES ARE NEEDED FOR DENTAL FILLINGS?

    Dental fillings usually only take one visit to complete. At the start of your treatment visit, Dr. Stankewitz will completely anesthetize your tooth so that you will be completely without pain.  After removing all decay, the uncured filling material will be added and shaped to the cavity and a high intensity white light is used to harden it. Your visit can be expected to be about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

  • WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DENTAL FILLINGS?

    Dental fillings are an inexpensive way to fully restore small areas of your natural teeth.  The translucency of this resin material blends with your natural teeth so well that it can be invisible.  Dental fillings can also rebuild the strength of you natural tooth because of its unique bonding ability.

  • WHAT IS A DENTAL FILLING?

    Dental fillings are tooth colored resin that can be used to restore small areas of tooth decay.  This material can be bonded to your natural tooth to restore its natural contour, beauty, and strength.

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