Fillings and Sealants


Tooth decay and cavities are common dental issues. Receiving a tooth-colored filling to restore your tooth helps prevent the problem from developing into something worse.
Tooth Fillings and Sealants What is a tooth filling?
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A filling is a simple restoration procedure primarily used to restore cavities or other mild decay or deterioration. Fillings are extremely common and have a high success rate. We offer options for composite fillings and amalgam fillings—both are safe. Which type we use depends on your needs, but we commonly use composite fillings because they are tooth-colored and appear more natural for teeth that are visible and easier for others to see or notice.

What are dental sealants?
Sealants are a thin coating that is painted on teeth to protect them from cavities, they are typically used in children, but can be used in adults as well. Sealants are a quick and affordable option to preventing cavities and tooth fillings. Sealants are designed for healthy teeth that have yet to develop cavities. In most cases, they’re placed on permanent molars shortly after they come in (around the ages of 6 and 12, respectively). However, adults can choose to get sealants too. It may be that their childhood sealants came off or they’re starting to develop cavities in other teeth for the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions

Cavity and tooth fillings are required because of the deterioration of holes left in the tooth due to tooth decay. Left unchecked, the decay will continue to spread and damage the tooth. During the filling procedure, dentists clean away the decay inside the cavity, usually with a drill to prevent further damage. But this doesn’t fix the damage that has already been created, so a filling is necessary. The intent of the filling is to replace the part of the tooth that is missing or destroyed by tooth decay. The dentist molds the filling to match the shape of the surrounding tooth, which restores the strength and integrity of the tooth and prevents further decay from happening.

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Welcome to Park View Family Dental

Park View Family Dental was formerly known as Benchmark Dental of Greeley. We pride ourselves on the highest degree of professionalism across all of our 13 staff members. We have offices in Greeley and Fort Collins, Colorado, and we strive to provide quality, affordable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family. We serve Greeley and the surrounding communities including Evans, Lucerne, LaSalle, Eaton, Galeton, Loveland, and more.

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  • Cosmetic Dental Care For You To Have A Picture-Perfect Smile.
  • Pain-Free Root Canal Treatments
  • Flexible Dental Financing Options To Choose From.
  • Clean And Comfortable Office Environment!