If you have a toothache in your smile, this could mean the presence of tooth decay and without treatment, the risk of infection or even tooth loss. But our team can provide treatment with a filling that looks natural! In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about how we place our lifelike dental fillings.
The Causes and Dangers of Tooth Decay
Each of our teeth are coated in a thin layer of outer enamel, which protects the sensitive inner layers of dentin from bacteria. Otherwise, bacteria could cause decay to form, which grows and spreads through the tooth unless treated, eventually leading to dental infection. The enamel could be compromised by factors like poor brushing and flossing and a diet high in sugar, which creates the plaque buildup that weakens your enamel. To avoid painful symptoms, such as tooth sensitivity and toothaches, and prevent infection or even tooth loss, you need to see our team for a dental filling.
Our Dental Fillings
Our team will begin by taking a close look at your tooth with intraoral cameras and a digital x-ray, so we can assess the cause and extent of your decay. We then plan treatment, and in most cases, this involves placing a composite resin dental filling. The restoration is metal-free and biocompatible, safe for all ages. We first numb your tooth to keep you comfortable as we remove decay and then clean the tooth. We prepare and place the composite resin, which is shaded to blend with the tooth. We will sculpt and mold the tooth to ensure proper bite balance as the composite resin is cured under a light. The last step is to polish your tooth, which ensures an attractive appearance. In one sitting, we can take on your cavity and protect your smile!
Taking a Preventive Approach
You can make changes to your daily routine to help lower your risk of tooth decay. For example, you can start and end your day by brushing your teeth for two minutes with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a fluoride toothpaste, this protects your smile from cavities. You also need to floss, as this removes the trapped food and drink particles a toothbrush cannot reach. Try to limit how much sugar is in your diet too, and be sure you see our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months!
If you have any questions about avoiding cavities or how we treat them in one visit with a lifelike dental filling, then contact our team.
Dental Impressions Provides Treatment with Dental Restorations
We want to help you smile with confidence and enjoy results that blend with your smile! To schedule your appointment with a custom and lifelike dental restoration, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
