![Decayed teeth require fillings to restore health of natural teeth Fillings](images/treatments/tp/fillings1.jpg)
Decayed teeth require fillings to restore strength and health of natural teeth.
![Decayed portions of teeth Decay](images/treatments/tp/fillings2.jpg)
The decayed portion of the tooth is removed from the sound tooth structure.
![Filling material that is shaped to match the look and feel of natural teeth Filling Material](images/treatments/tp/fillings3.jpg)
Filling materials is shaped to match the look and feel of natural teeth. Traditionally, silver or amalgam material has been the filling of choice.
![Natural looking materials are available to fill your teeth Materials that mimic the color of natural teeth](images/treatments/tp/fillings4.jpg)
Today, many modern materials can be used to mimic the color and texture of natural teeth.