Types of Fillings Used in Children

Fillings can help protect your children’s teeth from developing additional in decay in an area where they already have cavities. This is because the bacteria from a decayed tooth can spread to other teeth. Depending on how big the cavity is will depend on how big the filling is.  There are different types of material that may be used to help fill the gap in the tooth where there use to be decay.

The two most common types of filling material are amalgam and composite (white).

Amalgam fillings have been used as a filling material for more than 100 years.  It is commonly used to restore back teeth (molars).

Advantages:

·      Durable and long lasting

·      Wears well and holds up well to the forces of biting

·      Inexpensive

·      Single visit

For more information on cavities, decay and fillings contact Dr. Lee & her team today.