General Information  
Decay can attack any surface of the teeth.  The most common surfaces are the tops and the sides.  If the decay is detected in time, it can easily be removed and the absent tooth structure is replaced with a white composite filling.  Composite fillings have made many advancements over the years and we strive to use the most up to date yet clinically proven material available.  The material is actually bonded to the tooth structure and light cured to transform it to a hard, tooth like consistency.

Activities for daily living
There are no restrictions on your usual daily activities. 

General Measures:

• You are able to eat and drink normally as soon as the appointment is over since the material is light cured at the office and is as hard as it will ever get.
• Brush and floss the tooth with the filling the same as your other tooth.
• Sensitivity to cold and biting pressure are not uncommon, especially in the first few weeks. 
• Seek regular check ups to so the doctor can check the status of each filling. 

NOTIFY YOUR DENTIST IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING OCCURS:

• You have spontaneous pain that lingers for over 30 minutes.
• It feels as if the filling is too high, or you are hitting the filling first when you bite down.