Preventive Fillings

Preventive Fillings: Protect Teeth Before Cavities Start

Did you know that some dental fillings can actually help prevent cavities not just treat them?

At Divine Dental in Lewisville, we offer preventive fillings (also known as preventive resin restorations) to protect your teeth before decay has a chance to take hold. They’re especially helpful for kids, teens, and adults who are prone to cavities.

What Are Preventive Fillings?

Preventive fillings are small, tooth colored restorations placed in the deep grooves and pits of the chewing surfaces of your back teeth the most common areas for cavities to develop.

They are a step beyond sealants and are used when:

• The tooth shows signs of early demineralization

• There’s no active decay, but the grooves are deep and hard to clean

• A sealant alone may not provide enough protection

Benefits of Preventive Fillings

• Stop cavities before they start

• Save time, discomfort, and money on future dental work

• Blend in naturally with your tooth no silver fillings

• Ideal for kids, teens, and adults with deep grooves in molars

• Fast, painless procedure no drilling or numbing in most cases

Are Preventive Fillings Only for Kids?

Not at all! While they’re commonly used in children and teenagers, many adults benefit from preventive fillings especially those with a history of cavities or naturally deep pits in their molars.

📅 Prevent Cavities Before They Start

If you or your child has deep grooves in their teeth or a history of tooth decay, preventive fillings may be the best way to avoid bigger dental problems down the road.

Call Divine Dental in Lewisville, TX at (469) 240-5590 or book your consultation online to find out if preventive fillings are right for you.

🆚 Sealants vs. Preventive Fillings: What’s the Difference?

Sealants:

• Used on healthy teeth with no signs of decay

• Acts as a protective coating over the chewing surface

• Quick, painless application with no drilling or numbing

• Typically used in children and teens

• Helps prevent cavities in deep grooves and pits

• Made of thin resin material

• Usually lasts 3–5 years, may need reapplication

Preventive Fillings (Preventive Resin Restorations):

• Used when early signs of decay or enamel damage are present

• Involves removing minor surface damage before sealing the tooth

• Offers stronger protection than sealants

• Suitable for children, teens, and adults

• Made from composite resin, like regular fillings

• Lasts longer than sealants and blends naturally with the tooth

• Helps avoid the need for full fillings later