Conservative care for healthier smiles
At Jane Clair Dental, our dental fillings near you are designed to restore teeth while protecting as much healthy structure as possible. For many patients in North York, fillings are the right solution when a cavity or small fracture is caught before it becomes more serious.
Treatment usually involves numbing the area, removing the decay, cleaning the tooth, placing the filling material, and adjusting your bite for comfort. Some mild sensitivity afterward can happen, but it often settles within days or a couple of weeks.
What your filling appointment may include
Your visit at our North York dental clinic on Jane St may include both diagnosis and treatment in the same appointment, depending on the tooth and the material selected.
- Decay removal and tooth preparation
- Filling placement and bite adjustment
Types of Dental Fillings
Different types of dental fillings may be recommended depending on the size of the cavity, the location of the tooth, appearance goals, and overall function.
- Composite fillings: Tooth-coloured and commonly chosen for a natural-looking result.
- Amalgam fillings: Durable silver-coloured fillings often used in back teeth.
- Glass ionomer fillings: Tooth-coloured materials that may release fluoride in certain cases.
- Porcelain or indirect restorations: Lab-made options sometimes used when a tooth needs more support than a regular filling can provide.
- Gold restorations: Long-lasting but less commonly selected because they are more costly and may require multiple visits.
When a Filling May Not Be Enough
If decay becomes too large or reaches the inner nerve of the tooth, a regular filling may no longer be the best option. In those cases, your dentist may recommend a larger restoration such as an inlay, onlay, crown, or root canal treatment, depending on how much of the tooth is affected.
- Early treatment is usually simpler
- Delaying care can lead to bigger repairs