Dental Fillings

Park Street Dentistry offers the full range of modern restorative dental treatments, including tooth-colored fillings and crowns.
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We choose restorations that maximize utility, durability, and appearance. Relying on the latest in dental science, we select materials that will give you the healthiest, longest-lasting smile possible.

Dental Crowns

A crown is a type of dental restoration that covers the entire surface of a tooth. Crowns are generally used when the structure of the existing tooth makes a filling impractical, or if the location of the decay on the tooth would make a filling more likely to fail. Crowns are very durable and long lasting, and they often feel exactly like natural teeth.

Issues to watch following a filling

Dental restorations are routine procedures that rarely lead to any serious complications. That said, there are a few things that you should keep an eye out for after your procedure. If you experience any of these, contact us as soon as possible.

‍Pulpitis or pulp necrosis: If your gums become very swollen or pockets of pus start forming, you may have an infection in the pulp. This is a rare condition that sometimes occurs after decayed tooth tissue is removed. Further treatment, such as a root canal, will be required to stop the infection and alleviate the pain.

‍Bite irregularities: If your new filling or crown seems to stick out too much or push against other teeth, it may need to be adjusted. You might be tempted to think this is a minor issue and you can just “get used to it.” In fact, the opposite is true! These small bite irregularities can cause additional dental injury, sometimes leading to cracks in other teeth or jaw problems. Your restoration should feel natural and normal. If it doesn’t, it’s best to have us adjust it for you.

‍Ongoing sensitivity: In most cases, sensitivity resolves within a few weeks of treatment, but if you continue to have ongoing, debilitating sensitivity, there may be some other underlying issue that needs to be addressed.