When a cavity forms, this could lead to aches in your teeth and eventually, the chance of a dental infection. But our team can help provide relief in only one visit! In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about treating cavities in one visit with a dental filling.
The Causes and Warning Signs of Tooth Decay
How do you know if you have a cavity that needs a dental filling? If you visit our team every six months for a checkup and cleaning, then our team can take a close look at your teeth as part of the process and identify the presence of cavities, often early enough that you don’t feel discomfort yet, and provide treatment. Otherwise, you may not realize you need help until your tooth feels sensitive when you eat or drink, or if one aches on a regular basis. This could mean you need treatment before the tooth becomes infected, which could threaten stability and lead to worse discomfort!
Placing a Dental Filling
If we find a cavity, we will numb the tooth to keep you comfortable as we gently remove all decay from it. We then clean the tooth thoroughly and for some, we may etch portions of the outer surface. We then apply the filling material to the tooth in several layers. We use a composite resin that contains no metal and is safe for all patients. The material bonds with the tooth and can be shaded to blend with your smile seamlessly. We also use the same material in our bonding procedures to repair damage or mask cosmetic imperfections in only one sitting.
Once we apply the material, we will sculpt and mold the tooth as the composite resin cures under a light. We want to ensure it not only looks natural, but that you have proper bite balance too. Finally, we polish the tooth for a brighter appearance. In one visit, we stop discomfort and protect the tooth from the risk of a dental infection.
Keeping You Comfortable
To help keep you comfortable, we will numb the area with a local anesthetic, which we apply to the area directly. However, if you have dental anxiety or special needs that makes undergoing even minor cleanings a difficult process, we could also discuss sedation to help you enter a deep state of calm, so you remain comfortable throughout the process and enjoy a positive experience at our office.
If you have any questions about how we treat cavities with a lifelike dental filling, then contact our team.
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Our team wants to help treat the source of your pain in one visit. To schedule an appointment and stop your toothache, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
