“Can filling be done on the front tooth?”
I have a cavity on my front tooth. Can filling be done on the front tooth?
2 Answers
Yes, a filling in a matching white can be done on a front tooth. It is called bonding a resin composite onto the area of your front tooth that is being restored. However, if the size of the cavity or defect is extensive, then, a more protective restoration with better longevity would either be a crown or a veneer. The more damage to the tooth, like back and front or a big fracture, the greater chance a crown will be indicated. Veneers work great if the tooth is decayed more moderately on the front of the tooth or has had alot of patchwork or has had the tooth edge fractured off or you want to close a gap between teeth. White fillings on the front are great when the decayed area is small whether it's on the front or the back of the tooth.
Yes. We use highly aesthetic composite fillings that blend in with your tooth structure. For larger fillings, you may consider composite bonding, porcelain veneer, or crown.
