Dealing With a Class V Filling at the Gumline

If you've noticed a small, notched-out area or a bit of decay right where your tooth meets your gum, you're likely looking at a situation that requires a class v filling. It's one of those dental terms that sounds way more technical than it actually is, but it's a super common procedure for fixing issues that happen along the "cervical" part of the tooth. That's just the dentist-speak for the area near the gumline. ...

February 5, 2026 · 6 min · Kimberlee Nqabakazi