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One of the most common services at Lumora are dental fillings. This is the substance you put into a tooth once you have cleaned out a cavity. A dental filling takes over the space in the cavity pit to prevent more bacteria and food debris from entering. They are different now from in years past because dental fillings can look like you natural teeth.
Cavities that go untreated will eventually become bigger and could turn into a tooth infection. Avoid pain and additional dental costs by getting a dental filling.
Dental fillings typically last 10 years before they must be replaced. Yet, some last much longer. It depends on your oral maintenance and other factors. Filling replacements can be easily done so you shouldn’t wait if a filling comes out. Bacteria can regrow in cavity pits.
Composite resin is the most popular because it looks like natural teeth and is affordable.
Porcelain fillings look like natural teeth and are durable.
Metals, like gold, may be used for fillings in molars because they are the strongest.
Silver amalgams were once the only type used but are rarely used now.
