Remember the excitement of leaving the dentist with a cavity-free badge of honour as a kid? Well, at Lynn Valley Orthodontics and Family Dentistry, we want you to be just as excited about having no cavities as an adult. If you do find yourself in need of a filling, no matter your age, our talented North Vancouver dentists have you covered with durable composite fillings.

Why You Might Need a Composite Filling

We use composite fillings to fill cavities before they wreak havoc on your teeth, gums and roots. Cavities, which are tiny craters caused by tooth decay, can be tricky because, if left untreated, they can grow and invade the tooth pulp. Once a cavity reaches your tooth’s highly sensitive pulp, the infection can become much more painful and often requires a root canal to clear out the infected area.

If you have a cavity, our experienced dentists at your ‘dental clinic near me’, will likely fill it using a composite material composed of plastic and ceramic to create a durable and discreet seal over the hole to protect harmful bacteria, food particles and saliva from penetrating deeper into the tooth root.