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The Answers to Questions About Dental Fillings

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Dental fillings are top-notch restorations that can help your teeth, smile and oral health more than you might understand. If you have questions about these restorations, our dentists, Drs. Chiru and Suryadevara, are happy to help you. To give you the answers you need, they are happy to answer commonly asked questions about dental fillings in Suwanee, Georgia, which are:

Q: What types of dental fillings are there?
A: The most commonly used fillings are composite and amalgam fillings, but there are many different types of fillings available. Amalgam fillings are dark in color because they are made of different metals and composite fillings are natural looking because they are made of dental resin.

Q: How do I know which treatment is right for me?
A: Your dentist will help you decide which filling is best for you and your smile.

Q: What are the steps of placing a dental filling?
A: Your dentist will numb your tooth and surrounding gums to make you comfortable. Next, they will remove the damaged and decayed portion of the tooth. Then, they will clean the tooth, will place the filling and will shape the filling. Finally, your dentist will harden the filling with a special light.

To learn more about dental fillings or to see if this treatment is right for you, please contact Complete Dental of Suwanee at 678-377-6453. Our dental team looks forward to hearing from and helping you. We are excited for your phone call!