Tooth Fillings Specialist

At your visit, your dentist will:

• Perform an oral exam and take digital X-rays
  
  
• Administer a local anesthetic to ensure comfort
  
  
• Gently remove decayed or damaged enamel
  
  
• Sterilize the area with an antiseptic solution
  
  
• Layer on tooth-colored composite resin
  
  
• Use a blue light to harden and cure each layer
  
  
• Shape and polish the filling to restore your tooth’s original form
  
  

The entire procedure typically takes less than an hour.

Not at all. Getting a filling at Maple Dental is a straightforward, virtually painless experience. While the area may feel slightly sensitive for a few days after treatment, this sensation usually fades within a week.

To ease any temporary sensitivity, we recommend:

• Avoiding extremely hot or cold foods
  
  
• Steering clear of spicy or acidic foods
  
  
• Using desensitizing toothpaste
  
  
• Taking over-the-counter pain relievers if needed
  
  

Always maintain your brushing and flossing habits—but be gentle around the new filling for the first few days.

With good oral hygiene and routine dental care, your fillings can last 10-15 years or more. To extend their lifespan:

• Brush and floss daily
  
  
• Visit Maple Dental twice a year for cleanings and checkups
  
  
• Avoid biting on hard items like ice or pens
  
  
• Wear a mouthguard when playing sports