Amalgam and composite restorations

Caries in teeth is an ongoing process that does not stop by itself unless some measures are taken out.

• When caries is confined to the enamel, it is left to watch 

• When it reaches the dentin , which is the second tooth layer, it has to be removed as it is an active process and replaced by a restoration commonly known as dental filling

• If decay is left untreated, it reaches the nerve of the tooth, a condition that is very painful, a root canal treatment is recommended.