We use dental fillings to:
- Keep your tooth healthy by eliminating decay
- Prevent decay from getting inside your tooth and causing infection
- Restore comfortable oral function, including biting and chewing
- Avoid the added cost of a larger restoration, like a crown
If you have tooth sensitivity or pain that might indicate a cavity, call us today at (817) 656-5566. We’ll do our best to offer you same-day emergency care if it’s necessary.
Treat Cavities To Stop Damage In Its Tracks
If you’ve had an amalgam (metal) filling, you know it can be easily seen in your smile. Initially, silver-colored metal fillings darken and become even more noticeable over time. Instead of metal fillings, we use restorations made of composite resin. We match them to the color of your other teeth so they aren’t visible in your smile.
In addition to their natural look, non-metal fillings:
- Won’t require our dentists to remove as much of your tooth structure
- Do not contain mercury, which some studies have linked to adverse health effects
Some cavities may require a larger dental restoration. Depending on the amount of damage to your tooth, we may recommend:
- Dental Crowns – Because they cover your entire tooth, crowns can mend the most serious dental damage. They repair not only cavities but also cracks and breaks.
- Inlays – These restorations are placed on the top of your tooth, covering more surface than a filling but less than a crown.
- Onlays – Onlays are slightly larger than inlays, covering one or more of the cusps on your tooth and possibly extending onto the sides.
For tooth fillings in Hurst, call Dossett Dental at (817) 656-5566 or schedule online.
