Tooth fillings Periodontics (gum treatment) Root Canal Treatment (endodontic treatment) Tooth Extractions Dentures Snoring Tooth fillings The placement of a filling on a tooth is mainly used as the treatment of choice for tooth decay (cavity) and for broken teeth. Teeth can break due to trauma or sometimes through grinding and clenching. Cavities, on the other hand, are a multifactorial disease as they happen as a combination of factors that lead to demineralization of the tooth surface. Sugary diet, salivary flow and quality, presence of bacteria and fluoride intake are the main factors involved. These cavities can present symptoms -­‐ … Continue reading General dentistry