The Hirshberg Dental Group: Boston and Wellesley Massachusetts

Fillings are the smallest type of restoration that we do. Once we remove a tooth's area of decay, what is left is called the "cavity."

We then fill the cavity with your choice of:

composite resin (tooth colored)

gold (shiny precious metal)

amalgam (old fashioned silver)

glass ionomer (also tooth colored but for special cases)

Lastly, we hand-shape the filling's surface to match your teeth's natural contours.

Three common locations of cavities:
1- On top of the tooth
2- Between 2 teeth
3- At the gumline
Teeth are prepared to hold fillings.
Teeth are filled with composite resin, amalgam or gold to restore function.

Microdentistry/Air Abrasion

We provide air abrasion as a way to perform microdentistry. Microdentistry is the philosophy and practice of finding and treating decay as early as possible. Microdentistry means removing as little tooth structure as possible, making the smallest possible restoration (filling) and assuring those restorations are long lasting and look natural. Air abrasion is a gentle spray of compressed carbon dioxide and sand mist that removes tooth decay while removing as little tooth structure as possible. By controlling the speed and intensity of both the powder and the air, the procedure is virtually painless. And yes, that means no anesthetic!

The tiny cavity preparation is filled with a flowable tooth-colored composite resin material. These mini-restorations are long lasting and beautiful.