Fillings are an all too common experience for most people. A huge beneficial impact has been made across all sectors of the population by Fluoride containing toothpastes which were first introduced in the early 1960's. We do not now see the levels of decay in children or adults that we saw even 25 years ago. The average 23 year old has only three fillings. Many of the children and adolescents we see have no fillings at all, which is fantastic.
Many people mistakenly believe that avoiding decay is all about brushing. This is only partially true. The most important influence on levels of decay is in fact diet. The amount and frequency of refined sugar in the diet is the deciding factor. As a rule of thumb the aim should be to avoid sweet snacks or fizzy drinks between mealtimes. Using Fluoride toothpaste also is of course important.
Depending on the extent of the decay and the size of the cavity we have many different ways and materials to restore the tooth.
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