What is a dental filling? A filling is a dental restoration that may be used by Drs. Pallotto and Osmolinski when a tooth has decay. The filling can restore the tooth back to its normal function and shape after the decay is removed. Do I need a dental filling? When you visit Oak Dental Associates for a routine dental checkup,... read more »

Typically, when a tooth is broken or damaged from decay, our dentists will repair the tooth using one of these options; a dental filling, crown, or other restoration. But sometimes tooth damage is too extensive to repair and requires extraction. Extraction may be necessary of the tooth is loosened from advanced periodontal disease or oral trauma. Impaction may also necessitate extraction, meaning... read more »