If your Dentist has determined that a filling is the proper course of action for you, the process will be completed in just one office visit.

• First, a local anesthetic will be administered to numb the necessary area of your mouth.
• Then your Dentist will use a variety of tools to remove the decayed or damaged areas from the surface of your tooth.
• Your tooth will be cleansed and then isolated by a “dental dam” to keep it clean during the rest of the procedure.
• The Dentist will choose the proper filling material based on the tooth’s location and the extent of the damage.
• The chosen filling material will then be applied and shaped to blend effortlessly to the look and feel of your other teeth.
• Finally, a special hand-held light is held up to the filling material to harden it.