DeDental filling procedures are most commonly used to treat cavities, but they’re also used to repair cracked or broken teeth, or teeth that have been worn down over time.

Most people need at least one tooth filling in their lifetime.

Most dental filling procedures feature the following: 

•   Topical anesthetic to numb the area of treatment
•   Decay removal from the affected teeth
•   Tooth restoration using a composite or amalgam filling
•   Bite check to make sure your teeth align comfortably

Cracked Tooth

A tooth that is cracked can be painful. It also can lead to disease of the tooth.

How do you know if you have a cracked tooth? Look for these signs:

•   sharp pain when biting down that quickly disappears
•   pain that comes and goes
•   pain when eating or drinking
•   feeling that something is stuck between your teeth

 Or you may have no signs at all.