To treat a cavity, your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then “fill” the area on the tooth where the decay was. Fillings are also used to repair cracked, broken or injured teeth and teeth that have been worn down from nail-biting, tooth grinding or other misuse.
Teeth can be filled with white porcelain, silver amalgam or a white glass material called composite resin fillings. Your dentist’s recommendation helps determine the type of filling that will best address your needs. General considerations include the extent and location of the decay, the cost of the filling material, and your insurance coverage.
To maintain your fillings you should follow good oral hygiene practices and visit your dentist regularly for cleanings. Additionally, make sure to brush with a toothpaste containing fluoride, and floss at least once daily.
If your dentist suspects that a filling might be cracked, he or she will take x-rays to assess the situation. If your tooth is extremely sensitive, you feel a sharp edge, you notice a crack in the filling, or a piece of the filling is missing, call your dentist for an appointment.
At Vibrant Smiles, we offer several options of affordably priced fillings. Our quality fillings help you prevent more serious dental health issues and painful dental emergencies down the road.
Best staff. Very patient. I have had root canals, fillings, bridges, removals and much more. I would recommend this office to anyone.
I've had the privilege of interacting with everyone that works at Vibrant Smiles and I have to say they are all awesome at what they do. I've had fillings, crowns, implants, and cleaning done there. A... Read More
If you live in Waldorf or just in Charles County, this is the Dentist office you want to come to. They're outstanding. I had a deep scaling done yesterday (04/30/18) along with replacing a filling..... Read More
I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews on here. My wife and I have both had fillings, root canals, and crowns done here and everything was smooth and fine. The staff is friendly and ver... Read More
Best staff. Very patient. I have had root canals, fillings, bridges, removals and much more. I would recommend this office to anyone.
I've had the privilege of interacting with everyone that works at Vibrant Smiles and I have to say they are all awesome at what they do. I've had fillings, crowns, implants, and cleaning done there. Always with great results. They deserve 10 stars!
If you live in Waldorf or just in Charles County, this is the Dentist office you want to come to. They're outstanding. I had a deep scaling done yesterday (04/30/18) along with replacing a filling...their Hygienist Jeanelle was gentle and thorough with the deep scaling. Dr. Owens was gentle with the drilling and replacing the filling. Their assistant Carolyn was attentive and the Front Desk staff was extremely courteous and professional. This is definitely where you want to get your dental work. I'm very satisfied! Pastor Poullard
I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews on here. My wife and I have both had fillings, root canals, and crowns done here and everything was smooth and fine. The staff is friendly and very understanding, they have always been forthcoming about insurance information. Those who feel they get tricked on insurance should be responsible adults and understand their policies before they go to the dentist. I have nothing but positive things to say about this place and I plan to continue going here.
