10 Treatments for Tooth Decay

2. Fillings

This is a common option to treat a relatively minor cavity. The dentist administers a local anesthetic to numb the gums and teeth while they remove the decay with their drill. Even with these painkillers, the procedure is not always completely pain-free, but it is preferable to the alternative. After the decay is removed, the dentist plugs the gap with a filling. Fillings may be made of several kinds of material, for example, silver or porcelain. The dentist will know which filling is the best to use according to the nature of the cavity and where it is situated.