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514 Ocean Pkwy, L2
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 435-2330
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 435-2330
Dental caries is the medical term for tooth decay or
cavities. The decay is caused by specific types of
bacteria that produce acid and destroy the tooth's
enamel and the dentin (two outer layers of any tooth).
If detected early enough, the decay can be stopped or
even reversed (click here for more on topic of decay
prevention). However, once there is a break in the
enamel, only the dentist can repair the tooth. Then, the
standard treatment for a cavity is to remove the
decayed material and fill the tooth.
Filings are made of dental amalgam or composite
resin. Amalgam is a silver-gray material made from
silver, mercury, copper or other metals. For the
esthetic reasons, we do not recommend amalgam
fillings. Instead, we rely on composite resin in all of our
cavity treatments. Composite resin offers a better
appearance because it is tooth-colored, and when
done properly, the filling is completely indistinguishable
on a tooth surface. Please keep in mind, that in some
instances, a cavity may be so large that the remaining
tooth may not be able to support enough filling material
to repair it. In this case, we would suggest one of the
following: a ceramic inlay/onlay or crown.
cavities. The decay is caused by specific types of
bacteria that produce acid and destroy the tooth's
enamel and the dentin (two outer layers of any tooth).
If detected early enough, the decay can be stopped or
even reversed (click here for more on topic of decay
prevention). However, once there is a break in the
enamel, only the dentist can repair the tooth. Then, the
standard treatment for a cavity is to remove the
decayed material and fill the tooth.
Filings are made of dental amalgam or composite
resin. Amalgam is a silver-gray material made from
silver, mercury, copper or other metals. For the
esthetic reasons, we do not recommend amalgam
fillings. Instead, we rely on composite resin in all of our
cavity treatments. Composite resin offers a better
appearance because it is tooth-colored, and when
done properly, the filling is completely indistinguishable
on a tooth surface. Please keep in mind, that in some
instances, a cavity may be so large that the remaining
tooth may not be able to support enough filling material
to repair it. In this case, we would suggest one of the
following: a ceramic inlay/onlay or crown.
Treating a cavity is a process requiring several steps:
- The most important step is ensuring that the treatment is a completely painless experience. First, our
doctors apply local anesthetic on the gums using a soft q-tip. Once the gum is numb, our doctors
make skillful and pain-free injection. In great majority of the cases, our patients don't even realize that
an injection has been done.
- Next, we will remove the decay, clean the cavity of bacteria and debris, and apply the tooth-colored
material in layers.
- Next, a special light that "cures" or hardens each layer is applied. When the multilayering process is
completed, we will shape the composite material to the desired result, trim off any excess material, and
polish the final restoration to perfection.
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All Rights Reserved.
The One & Only Dental Care is proud to offer a dedicated team of highly trained doctors including a general dentist, cosmetic dentist, endodontist,
prosthodontist, and periodontist. We welcome patients from all over the New York area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, New
Jersey, and Long Island. Our doctors provide full range of general and cosmetic dental services for the whole family including regular dental exams
and cleanings to help detect and prevent gum disease, tooth pain, tooth decay, and oral cancer. In addition, we specialize in teeth whitening,
Invisalign, porcelain veneers, dental implants, porcelain crowns, root canal therapy, dentures, bridges, full mouth restoration, and much more.
Questions? Please feel free to call us at (718) 435-2330 and speak with one of our doctors.
All Rights Reserved.
The One & Only Dental Care is proud to offer a dedicated team of highly trained doctors including a general dentist, cosmetic dentist, endodontist,
prosthodontist, and periodontist. We welcome patients from all over the New York area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, New
Jersey, and Long Island. Our doctors provide full range of general and cosmetic dental services for the whole family including regular dental exams
and cleanings to help detect and prevent gum disease, tooth pain, tooth decay, and oral cancer. In addition, we specialize in teeth whitening,
Invisalign, porcelain veneers, dental implants, porcelain crowns, root canal therapy, dentures, bridges, full mouth restoration, and much more.
Questions? Please feel free to call us at (718) 435-2330 and speak with one of our doctors.
The One And Only Dental Care
514 Ocean Pkwy, L2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Call Us Now: (718) 435-2330
514 Ocean Pkwy, L2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Call Us Now: (718) 435-2330