Fillings
To treat a cavity the dentist will numb the area of the tooth to ensure there is no discomfort during treatment. Then the dentist will remove the decay from the tooth and fill the area with a tooth colored filling material that is both natural looking and extremely strong.
In the old days dentists used silver colored fillings, know as amalgam. Amalgam is a mixture of mercury, silver, tin, zinc, and copper. Most dentists no longer use amalgam because it contains mercury, discolors the surrounding teeth, is sensitive to temperature and some people are allergic to it.
If you have eligible benefits remaining, met your deductible requirements and insurance where a co-pay is not required, your exam, x-rays and cleaning will be at no cost to you. If your insurance requires a co-pay you must pay the required out-of-pocket cost.
