If you develop a cavity, your tooth can hurt and this could eventually mean the onset of a painful infection and even the risk of a missing tooth. To help treat a cavity and protect your smile, we can provide fillings. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about the lifelike results provided by tooth fillings.
The Causes of Tooth Decay
What causes a cavity to form in one of your teeth? You could end up with tooth decay when your outer enamel, the protective layer that coats your teeth, is compromised. Factors like poor brushing and flossing and a diet high in sugar can create plaque buildup, a sticky layer that weakens and erodes enamel with time, leading to cavities. If you grind your teeth, this could wear away portions of enamel or damage teeth to expose sensitive inner structures to bacteria. Tooth decay could also follow an injury to your teeth. When you develop decay, your tooth could eventually hurt when you eat or drink, or develop a toothache that grows more severe with time. You need a filling for relief, and we can offer a lifelike composite resin one!
The Benefits of Composite Resin
The composite resin material we use is a unique blend of glass-like and acrylic particles, which is biocompatible and bonds with your tooth. The material is also metal-free and safe for patients of all ages and types. We can shade this material to better blend with the tooth and offer a natural-looking appearance. The same material can even be used in our dental bonding procedure to mask cosmetic imperfections and repair teeth, all in inly one visit.
Treating Your Cavities
How do we treat your cavity with a composite resin dental filling? To begin, our team will numb the tooth with a local anesthesia to ensure you are comfortable throughout the process. We then gently remove decay from the tooth and clean it thoroughly. Our team will apply the filling material in several layers, and then sculpt and mold the tooth as we cure the composite resin under a light. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance. In one visit, we can tackle your cavity and stop discomfort, while also preventing your decay from becoming an infection that could threaten smile stability!
If you have any questions about how our team will take on tooth decay and protect your smile or if you would like to schedule a visit for an exam and treatment, then contact our office today.
Dental Impressions Provides Restorative Dentistry
We want to help you enjoy good oral health and avoid major oral health complications! To schedule an appointment for a restorative procedure, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
