Understanding the Difference Between Amalgam and Composite Fillings

At Comfort Dental Care, your dentist, Dr. Jorge Bastidas, commonly uses fillings to repair modest-sized areas of tooth decay. These are artificial materials that are designed to replace the decayed enamel and restore the full function of the compromised tooth. The tooth’s primary function, the location of the cavity and its appearance in your smile will all be factored into... read more »

Fixing Cavities

Even with the best oral hygiene regimen, it's still possible for you to end up with cavities. If that's the case, then a dental filling is usually enough to help stop the problems caused by small to medium-sized cavities. As long as your cavities are diagnosed early, they can generally be treated with fillings. If you notice a change in... read more »