A dentist will often use a simple dental filling to treat a minor case of tooth decay. This treatment plan might also be used to treat an insignificant chip or small area of dental attrition. Once the durable material has been applied to the defective area of tooth enamel it will restore the tooth's essential structure for many years. Consistent... read more »

Dental fillings are often used to treat minor defects that affect a tooth’s enamel layer. They are often used to treat individual surface cavities, chipped tooth enamel, and dental attrition. In each case, fillings are intended to restore the structural integrity and basic function of the tooth when it was healthy. As time goes on, poor oral hygiene habits and... read more »

A cavity can develop when the bacteria that occurs naturally in your mouth attacks weak point in your tooth enamel, and becomes an increased risk if you don’t have good oral hygiene. A large dental cavity may be too much for a simple dental filling to repair. If there is little healthy tooth remaining, our dentist may need to treat... read more »

Dr. Jeff Davidson can often repair a small cavity on a tooth with a simple dental filling. This will restore the structure and function of the tooth for many years to come. If you develop a second cavity on the tooth, there might not be enough healthy tooth remaining to apply a second filling. To effectively treat a tooth in... read more »