“Cavity” is the common name for what professionals call tooth decay, or dental caries. Learn how you can prevent cavities.

When tooth decay causes a cavity, we remove the decay and fill the cavity with a white composite restoration, which is also called a “bonded filling.”

What about large cavities?

If decay undermines and weakens the tooth’s natural structure, it needs to be reinforced with a biocompatible ceramic crown.

In some cases we can repair a large pocket of decay with a durable ceramic inlay or onlay instead of a crown.

If tooth decay damages the nerve, the nerve needs to be removed with root canal therapy.

VIDEO: BONDED FILLING

If grad photos are next week and you just chipped a tooth, or if you want to see what a difference getting rid of those dark brown lines on your front teeth will make, ask us about direct bonding on your front teeth.

This is a more temporary solution that can give you great looking teeth quickly and easily.

The dentist will shade match your teeth, then build up your tooth by hand to close spaces, cover stains, and repair minor chips. This procedure can often be performed with reduced anaesthetic.

When old amalgam fillings containing mercury need to be removed, we follow strict guidelines for procedural removal, office cleaning, and finally toxic waste disposal.

Minimizing heavy metal exposure is important for the safety of our patients, office team, and the environment, as old amalgam fillings contain approximately 50% mercury.