William T. Harris, Jr., D.D.S. & David E. Reynolds, D.D.S.
9801 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
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(501) 455-6100
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Cavities, resulting from tooth decay, have to be filled. And it used to be that they had to be filled with a dark, noticeable filling. But not anymore! We offer the latest in tooth-colored fillings, so the only thing you see is a healthy smile.
Tooth decay is caused when plaque, a sticky layer of bacteria, mixes with sugars in food to form a corrosive acid. And, as everyone knows, decay leads to cavities.
To repair a cavity, the area of decay must be drilled out and the surrounding tooth shaped to receive a filling. Types of fillings include a metal alloy called amalgam, gold and a tooth-colored composite material. The last is by far the most natural, and will be virtually unnoticeable by you or anyone else who happens to check out your pearly whites. The picture on the left below shows teeth that have been filled with amalgam. On the right, you will see teeth that have been restored with a tooth-colored composite material.
A variety of factors determine the lifespan of a filling, from the location of the filling to the level of oral hygiene of the patient.
Call us today at (501) 455-6100 for more information about cavities and fillings or click here to request an appointment!
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9801 Stagecoach Road - Little Rock, AR 72210 - Phone (501) 455-6100 - Fax (501) 455-6103
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Dr. William T. Harris, Jr. and Dr. David E. Reynolds are Little Rock dentists with Harris & Reynolds Family Dental. Services provided by Harris & Reynolds Family Dental include tooth whitening, veneers, implants and Invisalign orthodontics, as well as a full spectrum of dental care. Proudly serving the areas of Otter Creek, Little Rock, West Little Rock, Bryant, Benton, Maumelle, Alexander, East End and other surrounding Little Rock communities.