You hear your stomach grumbling and the delicious smell of food wafting towards you as you prepare yourself to dig into your next meal. Unfortunately, if you've had a filling, digging into a meal may not be as simple as usual.

Cavities are ever fun and can be painful and a nuisance to treat. When harmful bacteria build up in your mouth due to poor oral hygiene practices and excessive sugars, they can cause your teeth to become infected and decay over time. Cavities are the result of this tooth decay.

If you’ve had one or more cavities, then it was most likely filled in with a grey metal amalgam. This grey metal amalgam filling is the silver that can be seen when you throw your head back and enjoy a good laugh or when you open your mouth widely.

As important as it is to maintain your oral health and provide your teeth with regular cleanings or dental procedures as required, the costs of these services can surely add up.

It can be easy to overlook and sometimes forget about the health of your teeth — until they give you a reason to. A toothache or difficulty biting into your favourite foods can be worrisome and could be the first sign of trouble, but at this point, it may be too late.

Dental technology has advanced incredibly in the past couple of decades, resulting in dramatic improvements in quality of care, safer procedures, treatment of complex cases, faster healing times, aesthetically pleasing outcomes, and long-lasting results.