Do you think you might need to have a dental filling? Fillings are used in order to treat minor damage to the teeth caused by decay, injuries, or another issue. It involves your dentist administering a local anesthetic to the area if needed before removing damaged parts of the tooth. After cleaning the area, a filling material is added to the tooth to restore its structure. Here are a few signs that you may be in need of this common procedure.
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