Have you ever been told by a dentist that you need to get dental fillings (also known as ‘pasta’) but didn’t push through with the service? If your answer is ‘yes’ then you need to read this.

Aside from tooth extraction, dental fillers is the best way to counter the effects of cavity. Simply put, it’s a service that lets you salvage whatever is left of your damaged tooth and keeps further damage from happening.

“The need for dental fillings happens when the tooth enamel—the white exterior of the tooth—is damaged due to plaque buildup. Essentially, poor oral hygiene results to plaque buildup, which results to cavities. Cavities drill holes in the teeth, making it susceptible to further damage and sensitive to cold or heat,” explains Dr. Edward Beduya, DMD.

“The point of fillers is to stop further damage from occurring by closing whatever opening the tooth has. If this is not done, more serious oral problems may occur like the need to extract the tooth, or root canal extraction, or even halitosis.”

Dental filling is a pretty straightforward procedure but one that requires great skills to perform. What’s essential is that the level of damage is properly assessed. Otherwise, there’s the risk of not putting enough fillings or overfilling the teeth. In addition, your dentist also needs to have the proper knowledge in terms of using various bonding chemical adhesives.

“It’s also important to note that decay spreads,” adds Dr. Beduya. “So it is very important that it is treated at an early stage. The earlier it’s addressed, the lesser the chances of more tooth structures being destroyed, and the nerves and tissues within the tooth will be affected.”

So if you’re still wondering if dental fillings is important, the answer is a big resounding ‘YES!’

And here’s the great news—Beduya Dental Clinic is offering a 50% discount on dental fillers until March 31, 2016. Take advantage of this offer to treat damages caused by cavities and enjoy healthier oral health that’s free from pain caused by tooth decay.

For more information or to book an appointment, you may call (02) 354-5388. Beduya Dental Clinic is located at Unit 110 Pacific Regency, 760 Ocampo St, Malate, Manila, 1004.