Cavities can occur as a result of poor oral hygiene. Plaque and bacteria can react with the acids in your food to attack your tooth enamel. If a cavity is left unchecked, that decay can reach the dentin and the pulp. Early symptoms of a cavity can include pain, sensitivity, or changes in the color and texture of the tooth.... read more »

Do you have tooth decay that needs to be repaired? Drs. Miller and Simarro may recommend a dental filling in Antioch, California, to restore your tooth. Our dentists will remove the decay and then fill the area with the dental filling material. Our dentists will numb the area and then remove the decayed portion of the tooth. After probing the... read more »