Dental Fillings

To treat a cavity your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then "fill" the area on the tooth where the decayed material was removed. Fillings are also used to repair cracked or broken teeth and teeth that have been worn down from misuse (such as from nail-biting or tooth grinding). Various materials are used for dental fillings.

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  Pit and Fissure Sealants

  Sealants prevent tooth decay in children. Sealants are often applied as soon as the first permanent teeth start to come through, usually between 6 and 7 years of age. The rest are sealed as they appear any time between 11 and 14 years of age.

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  Cosmetic Composite Filling

  Cosmetic filling is inserted into a decayed tooth to prevent identified decay from spreading and repair any damages. We use only American Dental association approved composite fillings material at Colonel’s Dental Spa. They are aesthetic and match the colour of the tooth exactly.

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  Silver Fillings

  We use fine grain, lathe cut silver. Silver Fillings are strong and durable to fill cavities and are good for molars. They usually last a minimum of 10 to 15 years and can sometimes last for decades and colour is their only drawback.