With early detection, a small cavity can often be treated by a filling from our dentist, Dr. Mark Kupec. As time goes on, the bacteria living in your mouth can start to weaken the area around the filling. This is even more likely to be a problem if you don’t maintain good oral hygiene habits. Common signs that a filling... read more »

Whether you’re traveling for work or pleasure, the last thing you want to worry about is a dental issue or emergency. However, even though this is true, these situations and problems can still occur. Luckily, there are things you can do to reduce the chances of these things happening. To help you know more about those tips and details, Dr.... read more »

Fillings are typically made from materials like gold, porcelain, amalgam, or composite resin to repair a small cavity or chip in a tooth. While the filling material itself cannot be affected by tooth decay, the surrounding tooth enamel could one day be threatened by the natural bacteria living in your mouth. As time goes by, poor oral hygiene habits or... read more »