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Cavities and Fillings

Home » Dental Services » Cavities and Fillings

Cavities are fairly common dental issue, and are typically the result of poor dental hygiene practices. Although cavities are common, if left untreated, they can result in much more serious problems over time.

To prevent further decay from your cavity, we must fill it immediately. A cavity can be filled with a number of compounds, including gold, silver, ceramic, composite and more. In most cases, we recommend that patients receive a composite filling.

What is a Composite Filling?

Composite filings are often preferred by patients as they can be matched to the natural shade of your teeth, and are essentially impossible to detect. Composite fillings are quite durable, and are not abrasive, meaning they will not wear down your other teeth from normal contact.

Why are fillings so important?

By filling your cavity in a timely manner we can effectively prevent any further decay to your tooth. If left untreated, the cavity would destroy your tooth, causing an abscess, and may even lead to bone damage.

How we fill cavities

After selecting the material that you would like your cavity to be filled with, we can then get started on the actual procedure. A cavity filling will require some local anesthetic, and your mouth will feel frozen for a few hours following your appointment. Once your mouth is frozen, we will then:

  • Clean the cavity
  • Fill the cavity
  • Shape the filling
  • Polish the filling

After your appointment, it’s important to be careful when eating, as your mouth will still be frozen for a few hours following the appointment. You should take extra caution when chewing, and to ensure that your food is a safe temperature before eating. When the local anesthetic is still in effect, both hot and cold foods can damage your mouth

Contact us

If you suspect that you might have a cavity, or would like to learn more about how you can care for your mouth to protect yourself from things like cavities, please give us a call. Our contact information, as well as directions to our office and office hours can be found on our contact page. We look forward to hearing from you!

Dental Services

  • Cleanings
  • Cavities Fillings
  • Bridges and Crowns
  • Dentures Implants
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Sedation

Location & Contact

Dr. Beatrice Leung
Dentistry Professional Corp.
39 Pleasant Boulevard
Toronto, Ontario M4T 1K2
Phone: (416) 927-9085

Office Hours

Monday 8:15am-5pm
Tuesday 10am-7pm
Wednesday 8:15am-5pm
Thursday 8:15am-5pm
Friday closed
Alternating Saturdays8:15am-2pm

Directions & Parking

We are located one block south of St. Clair, east of Yonge Street just steps from St. Clair Subway. There is Green P parking next to our office, as well as metered street parking.
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