When a cavity forms in your smile, this could lead to an ache and sensitivity when you eat or drink! To stop the pain and also ensure the restoration is lifelike in appearance, we can offer a composite resin dental filling. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about our composite resin dental fillings and how in one visit we can stop your cavity and ease discomfort.
The Causes and Health Risks of a Cavity
How does a cavity form in your smile? You could suffer from tooth decay when factors weaken and erode the outer enamel, allowing harmful bacteria to reach the more sensitive inner layers of dentin. This could happen due to teeth grinding, an injury to the tooth, or plaque and tartar buildup. The buildup is often due to factors like high amounts of sugar in your diet and poor brushing and flossing habits. Without treatment, the decay will grow in severity and eventually lead to toothaches and sensitivity, and a higher risk of an infection too. We want to protect your smile, so when your tooth hurts please see us right away!
Placing a Dental Filling
If we examine your tooth and find you have a cavity, then we could offer relief with a dental filling. We will start the process by numbing your tooth to keep you comfortable and then removing decay from the tooth. We then clean it thoroughly and apply the filling material. Instead of metal, we will use a metal-free composite resin, which is safe for all ages and bonds with the tooth. The material can be shaded to blend with your smile too! We then sculpt and mold your tooth to ensure proper shape and balance as the composite resin is cured beneath a light. The last step is to polish the tooth, which ensures a more natural appearance.
Taking Preventive Actions
We can also discuss ways to help lower the risk of tooth decay. For example, if you see us every six months for a checkup, we can clean the teeth to remove all plaque and tartar from the surfaces, which lowers the risk of tooth decay (and gum disease too). For kids, we can offer fluoride treatments and dental sealants to lower the risk of cavities. If you have any questions about treating cavities with a filling, or if you want to use your dental benefits before they expire at the end of the year, then contact our team today.
Dental Impressions Safeguards Your Teeth
Our team wants to help you avoid infection and keep your teeth strong and beautiful. To schedule an appointment and stop your toothache, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
