Protecting Your Pearly Whites
Along with healthy oral hygiene habits, bi-yearly checkups at Trillium Dentistry are the best way for you to beat cavities. When they happen, though, we can fill your cavity with a tooth-colored filling that seamlessly matches your smile.
Silver fillings used to be the standard in dental care. As these amalgam fillings contain about 50% mercury, they could pose a risk to your health. Today, safer materials are used that blend in perfectly with the rest of your teeth, so nobody will ever know you have a filling.
The Signs of Tooth Decay
If you think you might have a cavity, there are some common symptoms you may experience:
- Black, brown or white staining on teeth
- Holes and pits in teeth
- Pain when biting
- Pain when eating or drinking hot, cold or sweet substances
- Sensitive teeth
- Toothache