Dental Fillings
If you have a cavity, it may be hard to tell at first, but the last thing you want to do is wait it out. Fortunately, NÜVA Smile offers fillings for patients throughout New Jersey and the Northeast.
Don’t delay—let us address your painful, decayed tooth with gentle treatment and a dental filling.
What Are Fillings
And How Can They Help Me?
Function
A filling covers a tooth treated for decay, protecting it from future decay as well as breakage and infection. Fillings also improve your oral function, making it easier to chew.
Aesthetics
Don’t want your dental filling to stand out? We may be able to place a discreet composite filling that blends in easily with your natural enamel.
Relief
Right now, you may be dealing with a good deal of dental discomfort. Our caring dentists can help you find relief with cavity treatment and composite fillings.
How Do I Know
If I Need a Filling?
The only way to truly know for sure is to see one of our dentists. However, if you recognize these common tooth decay symptoms, it’s fair to say that you should visit us:
What Causes
Tooth Decay?
There’s a reason why brushing our teeth twice a day is so important: tooth decay. When we leave food on our teeth, plaque can form. This creates a meal for bacteria. They essentially eat away at your enamel, causing decay, or cavities. Bacteria can also lead to plaque formation between your teeth, which irritates your gums and can cause periodontal disease.
Once you have a cavity, there’s a great way to treat it: visiting a dentist for a filling. Luckily, our team has offices throughout New Jersey and the Northeast, making it easier for patients like you to find the care they need.
Seeking Timely Treatment
Can Help You Avoid Advanced Procedures
A filling helps protect your tooth after we’ve treated your cavity. If allowed to advance, though, your worsening decay may need to be addressed with:
Root Canal Therapy
Decay can sometimes infiltrate a damaged and decayed tooth, leading to an infected root canal. The only solution for that condition is root canal therapy, which is often followed up by crown placement.
Dental Crowns
When cavities worsen, they can actually compromise the structure of your tooth. You may need a dental crown, or tooth-colored cap, to fortify your tooth after the decay is removed.
Tooth Extraction
After extraction, you’ll require a traditional bridge or an implant-supported crown to replace the tooth. Both are more costly and involved dental options than a simple composite filling.
Find the Care You Need
With NÜVA Smile
In pain? Need to replace an old metal filling? Having trouble chewing? The best thing that you can do for yourself is to seek composite resin or amalgam fillings for your potential tooth decay. Luckily, a solution is in reach. Message the New Jersey-area NÜVA Smile dental office closest to you to begin.
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and always put patients first”
Worried About Cost?
Fillings Are Covered by Insurance
Treating cavities early with fillings prevents further pain and damage. This treatment is also more affordable than crowns or extractions, which can be necessary if tooth decay advances beyond a cavity.
As a result, dental insurance plans will likely assist with a portion of your composite filling costs. Our team accepts a variety of popular New Jersey providers, and we can even bill your medical insurance too. You’re always welcome to ask if we take your plan ahead of time.
Additional Payment Options
for Dental Fillings
Finding the care you need can be stressful, especially if you’re worried about cost. Luckily, we accept several options, so you can put your oral health first. The possibilities include:
Free Consultations
Are Available
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Worried that you’re overreacting? Or are you on a tight budget? Take a deep breath. Our practice can offer free consultations, depending on availability and location. Reach out to your local NÜVA Smile office to find out if you’re eligible for a free dental filling consultation.
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to everyone.”
Which Types of Fillings
Might Be Used For My Tooth?
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Want a filling that blends in? This type is made from a discreet, tooth-colored composite resin.
Silver Amalgam Fillings
Placed by dentists for decades, these fillings are made from an amalgam of different metals. They will be silver in color.
Our Approach
to Fillings
We don’t just place fillings; we also treat your tooth decay at the source.
