Dental fillings are a type of restorative dentistry treatment. Dentists use them to repair cavities or fix minor chips and cracks in your teeth.
Other names for dental fillings include:
Tooth fillings.
Cavity fillings.
Dental restorations. (This term refers to a range of treatments that restore teeth, like fillings, inlays, onlays, bridges and crowns.)
Your dentist can discuss treatment options with you and determine which type of dental filling is better for your situation.
