existing restorations

Contrary to popular belief and regardless of type of restoration( filling, bonding, inlay, onlay, crown, etc.), nothing is truly permanent. The oral cavity is subject to lots of wear and tear and in my experience no matter how well a restoration is placed, eventually it will fail. Now as depressing as this may sound, there is some good news! We can all minimize the risk of dental defects by following certain guidelines such as having good hygiene habits( proper brushing and flossing) and regular check-ups to remove plaque and calculus and to diagnose problems as soon as possible.