Tooth decay could lead to pain in a tooth and even the threat of infection. Cavities impact smiles of all ages, and require treatment at all ages to prevent infection and the risk of missing teeth. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about how we treat cavities with a tooth filling.
The Presence of Tooth Decay
When you and your family attend routine checkup and cleaning visits with our team every six months, we have a chance to examine your smile and catch tooth decay in the early stages, often before you experience discomfort. Otherwise, you may not know you need treatment until your tooth hurts. When you have a toothache or tooth sensitivity, this means the decay has become more severe and the risk of an infection is higher. Treatment is crucial for avoiding further discomfort and the risk of eventual tooth loss. See our team right away when you experience discomfort or if a family member complains about a toothache that lasts for more than a day or two!
Creating a Lifelike Restoration
Our team will examine your smile with digital x-rays to assess the presence and severity of a cavity. In many cases, we can offer a filling in only one visit. instead of using a metal material, we offer a metal-free composite resin. This material blends glass-like and acrylic-like particles, which we can shade to blend with your smile. Not only that, but this is safer for all ages, from young kids to adults and seniors. The material bonds with the tooth to offer restoration that lasts for years to come! Remember, kids need care even in baby teeth as these teeth may not fall out on their own until months or even years beyond the onset of the cavity, which could mean major discomfort, premature tooth loss, and the increased risk of discomfort as a result.
Placing a Tooth Filling
Our team will start the filling placement process by numbing the tooth and then gently removing decay from it. We next prepare and place the filling material in several layers. As we cure the composite resin under a light, we will sculpt and mold the tooth. We want a lifelike appearance and a balanced bite to prevent untreated complications. Once the material is cured, we will polish the tooth for a brighter appearance. In one visit we can offer cavity relief and prevent the onset of a dental infection.
If you have any questions about our dental fillings, then contact our team today.
Dental Impressions Provides Treatment for Dental Cavities
If you have a toothache due to a cavity, we are ready to offer relief same-day. To schedule an appointment for restorative dentistry, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
