One of the most common procedures any patient will experience, fillings are typically called for to repair and restore a tooth that has been damaged or is suffering from decay.

How It Works

A filling is simply that – the damaged tooth is filled with a substance to restore the tooth to its original function and prevent further decay.

If Dr. Carissimo feels a filling is necessary, the tooth in question will be prepared by removing any existing decay. Then the chosen substance will be placed into the tooth to fill in the spaces.