Sedative Fillings

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A “sedative filling” is a temporary filling used to repair a decayed, chipped, cracked, or  damaged tooth, where the bacteria and decay have gotten really close to the nerve of the tooth. By doing a sedative filling, we are essentially stimulating the tooth to heal and repair so we can avoid loosing the tooth or more invasive treatment.

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We first anesthetize to get you comfortable. We then remove all decayed tooth structure and perform ozone therapy on the tooth - this helps in killing off any remaining harmful bacteria. We place a calcium based liner and base to thicken the deepest layers of tooth nearest to the pulp of the tooth. A temporary material is placed on the tooth and we bring you back in a few weeks to repeat the process.

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After  multiple rounds of sedative fillings with ozone therapy, we assess the tooth and proceed with a permanent restoration.

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At any time during this healing process, there is a probability that the decay has already reached the nerve and is irreversible. If it becomes spontaneous, the doctor will discuss other treatment options.