At Lakeland Dental Care in Jackson, Mississippi, we are delighted to offer our patients three filling options: composite (tooth-colored), amalgam (silver), and glass ionomer dental fillings to repair minor to moderate damage to a tooth. After you receive a dental filling, it may take a few hours to a few days for tooth sensitivity to diminish depending on the filling material, but there are things you can do to help your tooth adjust to this sensitivity.

With proper care most people can count on having their teeth last a healthy lifetime. A healthy smile hinges on healthy teeth and gums. To keep them healthy, you will want to keep the destructive effects of plaque away. Plaque is that sticky bacterial film that coats your teeth and gums—just take a moment and run your tongue along the back bottom of your teeth. If you can feel a slightly rough surface, you are likely feeling plaque. This bacterial film has the ability to slowly destroy tooth enamel. This is no small feat, as tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. So how exactly does plaque accomplish this?