Frequently Asked Questions

Fillings

Date Posted: 1/1/2002

Question What is a filling?

Answer A filling is a plug of material that is placed into a tooth to replace missing tooth substance and/or structure.

More questions in this category:

What is a filling?
Can all teeth with holes or fractures be filled?
Can fillings be repaired rather than replaced?
How are fillings done?
How do I know if I need a filling?
How long do fillings last?
Is it possible to avoid fillings?
Should baby teeth have fillings too?
What are fillings made of?