Deedee Gurin DMD, LLC

Dentistry of Milton

Dentistry of Milton

Deedee Gurin, DMD

Voted Best of Boston and Readers Choice Best Dentist

  • Home
  • Our Dental Services
    • Caries & Fillings
    • CEREC Crowns
    • Dentures and Partials
    • Dental Implants
    • Extractions & Oral Surgery
    • Crowns & Veneers
    • Teeth Whitening
    • Botox and Fillers
  • Our Staff
  • Reviews
  • Patient Education
    • Amalgams – Why Not?
    • Bruxism: A New Treatment Option
    • Dental Insurance Facts
    • Oral Cancer: Risk Factors & Early Detection
    • Root Canal Therapy: How Bad Is It?
    • Sensitive Teeth: Treatment
    • Veneers and Lumineers: Your Teeth, Like New
    • XRays: A Safe Diagnosis
  • FAQ
  • Contact/Directions
  • Patient Portal

Caries & Fillings

Dental caries, also known as decay or cavities, are holes that damage the tooth structure. In the US, dental caries is the most common chronic childhood disease. It is also the most common cause of tooth loss. Four key factors are involved in the formation of caries: the tooth, bacteria, sugars and time.

With better oral hygiene and prevention methods like fluoride and sealants, we can help prevent decay from happening.

As children, we tend to develop cavities on the biting surfaces of our teeth. As we age, the decay usually forms in between our teeth and on the root surfaces. A person may not even be aware that they have decay until it destroys so much tooth structure that they are in pain. Regular “check-ups” with the dentist and radiographs (x-rays) can help diagnose caries at an early stage.

Treatment

Fortunately, we can restore your teeth with fillings. The goal of treatment is to preserve the tooth structure and prevent further destruction of the tooth. The majority of times we use “white” composite fillings. They are similar in color and texture to natural teeth. More importantly, they bond to the tooth structure, not just “fill” in a hole like the “silver” fillings. When doing a silver filling, more tooth structure is taken away to retain the filling. With a bonded white filling, we can be very conservative and remove only the decayed area therefore preserving your tooth!

Post Operative Care

Sensitivity to hot and cold is common for a few days or weeks following a dental procedure. Usually, the larger the cavity, the more sensitive the tooth will be. If you feel the bite needs to be adjusted please call for a simple appointment.

  • Tooth colored fillings have their strength immediately. There is no need to wait to eat or drink. It is recommended to be careful of biting your lips or tongue if an anesthetic was used.
  • The gum tissue around your tooth and the area of the injection may also be sore but this will only last a couple of days.
  • The restoration may have a different texture and contour than your original tooth but you will become accustomed to this in a few days.
  • As with natural teeth, avoid eating excessively hard foods such as ice and hard candies as they can create stress fractures to your teeth and restorations.

When a tooth has a cavity Dr. Gurin or Dr. Hill removes the decay and any old filling if present. The hole is then filled in with a restorative material to support the tooth. The ideal filling should be no more than 50% of the tooth. If it is larger the tooth cannot support it and a crown or “cap” is indicated.

BEFORE BONDING
BEFORE BONDING
AFTER BONDING
AFTER BONDING
BEFORE - WITH AMALGAM FILLING
BEFORE – WITH AMALGAM FILLING
AFTER - WITH COMPOSITE FILLING
AFTER – WITH COMPOSITE FILLING
BEFORE COMPOSITE FILLING
BEFORE COMPOSITE FILLING
AFTER COMPOSITE FILLING
AFTER COMPOSITE FILLING
Online Scheduling

524 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186

Phone: (617) 698-2332

Contact Us Here

Office Hours

Monday 7:30-5:30
Tues 7-3
Wednesday 7-3
Thursday 7-3
F S S closed

Follow Us!

Follow Us on Facebook

Copyright © 2023 · Deedee Gurin DMD, LLC, 524 Adams Street - Milton, MA 02186 | (617) 698-2332 | Dental Website Design · All Rights Reserved