Cavity Fillings & Dental Sealants
Protect your smile with cavity fillings and dental sealants. At Perry Smiles, we provide a range of solutions to repair damaged teeth and guard against future decay, ensuring your teeth remain healthy and resilient.
Dental Fillings: Restore Your Smile
Cavity fillings are essential for repairing teeth affected by decay. When you get a filling at Perry Smiles, Dr. Shanon Black carefully removes decay, cleans the tooth, and fills the cavity with a durable filling material that restores both function and appearance. Fillings can also be used to fix chipped or broken teeth and close small gaps between teeth.
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How Long Do Dental Fillings Last?
How long a tooth filling lasts depends on the filling material and how well you care for the filling and surrounding tooth. In general, silver fillings can last 10–15 years. You may need to replace composite fillings every 5–10 years.
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How Long Does a Tooth Filling Take?
Most tooth fillings take about 20–30 minutes to complete. The time may vary depending on the cavity’s size and location.
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When Can I Eat After a Tooth Filling?
For composite fillings, you can eat as soon as the anesthesia wears off. With silver fillings, it’s best to wait at least 24 hours for the material to harden.
Have Questions About Cavity Fillings or Sealants?
The team at Perry Smiles is here to answer your questions about dental fillings and sealants. Contact us today to learn more about our preventive and restorative treatments.
