{"id":687,"date":"2025-04-29T10:25:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T10:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/server.stagingweb3.net\/smilefamilydental\/?page_id=687"},"modified":"2025-05-30T07:14:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T07:14:35","slug":"dental-fillings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/server.stagingweb3.net\/smilefamilydental\/dental-fillings\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental fillings"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"687\" class=\"elementor elementor-687\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae80ad4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ae80ad4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9514a48 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9514a48\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-809ad37 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"809ad37\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b9e929 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b9e929\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dental fillings<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cb1094 e-con-full elementor-hidden-widescreen elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7cb1094\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fcef36 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4fcef36\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-376c753 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"376c753\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6a2235 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d6a2235\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d6327b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3d6327b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/server.stagingweb3.net\/smilefamilydental\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dental-Filling.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1470\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/server.stagingweb3.net\/smilefamilydental\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dental-Filling.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/server.stagingweb3.net\/smilefamilydental\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dental-Filling-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/server.stagingweb3.net\/smilefamilydental\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dental-Filling-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/server.stagingweb3.net\/smilefamilydental\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dental-Filling-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/server.stagingweb3.net\/smilefamilydental\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dental-Filling-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e724f0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6e724f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a5faf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a5faf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Happens During a Filling? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4c8d89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4c8d89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDental fillings are one of the most common procedures performed in a dental office\u2014second only to routine cleanings. Tooth decay remains one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in both children and adults. In fact, according to the CDC, tooth or root decay affects 9 out of 10 adults over the age of 20 and is widespread among children ages 6\u201319.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6740d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6740d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUnlike other parts of the body, teeth cannot heal themselves once damaged. That\u2019s why it&#8217;s so important to treat cavities early, before they lead to more serious issues such as root canals, crowns, or even tooth loss. Left untreated, cavities can also contribute to shifting teeth and bite misalignment.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a00c887 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a00c887\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58b0abc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58b0abc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen a tooth requires a filling, the decayed portion is carefully removed and the area is thoroughly cleaned. Once the tooth is prepped, a specialized material is used to restore the structure and function of the tooth. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f28c041 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f28c041\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are a few types of materials used for fillings, with the most common being:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50b907d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50b907d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Silver Amalgam<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Durable and cost-effective, often used in back teeth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Composite Resin<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Tooth-colored and natural-looking, making it ideal for visible areas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f677e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f677e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tComposite fillings are custom-shaded to match your surrounding teeth, providing a seamless and aesthetically pleasing finish.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eabd36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6eabd36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preventing Tooth Decay <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbb88b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fbb88b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe best way to avoid fillings is to prevent decay before it starts. Follow these simple steps:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f39d75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f39d75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Brush your teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste<\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Floss or use interdental cleaners to clean between teeth<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Eat a balanced diet and limit sugary snacks<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Schedule regular cleanings and checkups<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Ask about fluoride treatments and protective dental sealants, especially for children<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7dff00 e-con-full elementor-hidden-widescreen elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d7dff00\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08e4a16 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"08e4a16\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8de0ecd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8de0ecd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a45b1f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a45b1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb2a1a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"fb2a1a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-fb2a1a1\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"fb2a1a1\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n    <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"how-do-i-know-if-i-need-a-filling\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2631\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How do I know if I need a filling?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2631\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"how-do-i-know-if-i-need-a-filling\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW13435213 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13435213 BCX0\">Common signs include tooth sensitivity, visible holes, dark spots, or discomfort when chewing. A dental exam with X-rays will confirm whether <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW13435213 BCX0\">a filling<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13435213 BCX0\"> is needed.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW13435213 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"is-getting-a-filling-painful\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2632\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Is getting a filling painful?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2632\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"is-getting-a-filling-painful\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW8474988 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8474988 BCX0\">Most fillings are performed under local anesthesia, making the procedure quick and comfortable.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW8474988 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"how-long-do-dental-fillings-last\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2633\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How long do dental fillings last?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2633\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"how-long-do-dental-fillings-last\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184299671 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184299671 BCX0\">Composite fillings typically last 5\u201310 years, while silver amalgam can last longer. Lifespan depends on oral habits, the material used, and the location of the filling.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"can-i-eat-after-getting-a-filling\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2634\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can I eat after getting a filling?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2634\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-eat-after-getting-a-filling\"><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173722526 BCX0\">If <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW173722526 BCX0\">a composite<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173722526 BCX0\"> resin is used, you can usually <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW173722526 BCX0\">eat<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173722526 BCX0\"> right away. If an amalgam filling is placed, you may be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173722526 BCX0\">advised to wait<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173722526 BCX0\"> a few hours.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"how-can-i-prevent-cavities-in-the-future\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2635\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How can I prevent cavities in the future?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 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