Fillings in Monroe, MI
Dental Fillings in Monroe, MI
Cavities are one of the most common of all health problems, and even if you're proactive with your oral health, at some point you may have a decayed tooth.
We need to treat cavities as soon as possible to remove the decay and fill it to prevent further damage. Fillings are one of the most important treatments we offer at our Monroe, MI dental office because they can easily help us save your tooth.
We believe in using conservative treatments that are the most effective for protecting your oral health. In most cases when we catch a cavity soon enough, a filling is all that's needed to restore your tooth and prevent decay from spreading and causing more serious problems in the future.
How Do I Know if I Have a Cavity?
Safe and comfortable digital x-rays at our Monroe, MI dental office allow us to see even the smallest cavity clearly and find cavities before you know they exist. If you do get a toothache, you may be tempted to postpone treatment, hoping the pain will go away.
But the problem is, the pain doesn’t go away by itself, and you end up going to the dentist anyway. Putting off treatment is never a good idea because it gives decay the opportunity to seriously damage your tooth.
What Types of Fillings Are There?
There are two types of fillings commonly used in dentistry:
Composite Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings are made of a mixture of glass and resin particles for an appearance similar to dental enamel. Composite fillings can be shaded to match the color of existing dental enamel for a beautiful, seamless repair. Before we set it, the composite filling material is easily moldable and can be shaped to match the contours of your teeth. Once we have finished the repair, even you won't be able to see it! That is why we commonly use composite fillings on teeth that show when you smile.
Amalgam Fillings
Silver amalgam fillings have been a staple of dentistry for over 100 years, and with excellent results. They are highly durable, so they are most often used on back teeth like molars that withstand a lot of chewing force. Amalgam fillings will leave a dark spot in your smile, which is they are primarily used on teeth that don't show when you smile.
Does Getting a Filling Hurt? 
At Kuras Dental Health Associates in Monroe, MI you can expect to be treated with gentle, compassionate care no matter what treatment we are providing. Our doctors have performed hundreds of fillings, and we have streamlined the procedure so we can perform them easily and with little or no discomfort. Your comfort is our first priority because we want you and your family to feel good about coming to us to get the care you need.
Please Contact Our Office for More Information
Your oral health is our top priority, and we will work with you to make informed decisions about treatment that fits your unique needs and restores your teeth to their full health. We want to make sure that financial concerns never stand in the way of getting the treatment you need, and we accept most major dental insurance as well as Citi Health flexible financing.
Please don’t hesitate to contact our Monroe dental office if you have any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When your teeth have cavities or become damaged, we can often fill them to prevent further spread of decay. We have two options for fillings, and which one we use depends on 
the extent of decay and where the tooth is located in your mouth.
White Fillings
The first type of filling is made using a tooth-colored composite material. We can shade and shape a composite filling to match the tooth to be filled as well as surrounding teeth. This material is bonded securely to your tooth, and the way it’s applied allows us to preserve more of your healthy tooth structure.
Tooth-colored fillings are a perfect choice for the teeth that are most visible when you smile. Once the filling has been placed, it creates a seamless restoration that is virtually undetectable from the rest of your tooth.
Silver Fillings
Silver (amalgam) fillings are made of a combination of metals, making them very strong and durable. Amalgam fillings can be placed anywhere in your mouth, but their color makes them very noticeable, so we usually only place them on teeth that withstand a lot of chewing force, like molars.
Contact Us For Your Consultation
If you suspect you need a filling, please contact our Monroe dental office. Once we have a chance to evaluate your situation, we can help you make the decision as to which type of filling we should use.
Meet Our Doctors:
Dr. Steven Moss
Dentist
Dr. Steven M. Moss graduated in 1990 from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He spent three years doing extensive research at the University of Michigan in biomaterials. He ...
Dr. Mayer Eckstein
Dentist
Dr. Mayer is a graduate from Rutgers School of Dentistry, completing his general practice residency at Hackensack University Medical Center. He is a New Hempstead, New York native, moving to ...
Dr. Jay Wayntraub
Dentist
Dr. Jay is a Michigan native who first attended Wayne State University then the University of Detroit Mercy to obtain his dental degree. He is passionate about dentistry because he ...
Dr. Tu-Quynh Vu
Dentist
Dr. Vu attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County then the University of Detroit Mercy where she earned her dental degree. She enjoys dentistry because it is a combination of ...
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The Importance of Dental Fillings
Most people will receive at least one dental filling during their lifetime.
Even if you brush and floss your teeth thoroughly every day like clockwork, you likely will still need a filling at some point. Tooth decay can creep in when there is even the tiniest area of plaque or food debris in the mouth. If you are experiencing any pain or discomfort in or near a particular tooth, you should make a dental appointment right away.
Do Not Delay Treatment
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