If you have a cavity, then you need treatment. Otherwise, that minor cavity could cause an infection and even lead to the risk of tooth loss. But we can help, and in only one visit! In today’s blog, Dental Impression in Ankeny, IA, talks about restoring a decayed tooth with a dental filling.
The Onset of a Cavity
When you have a cavity, you need treatment. Otherwise, the cavity will grow and expand through the tooth with time, which creates an infection that could cost you the tooth! A cavity forms when harmful oral bacteria can bypass the outer enamel and reach the inner dentin. Which is possible through factors like injury or teeth grinding. In most cases, plaque buildup brought on by a diet high in sugar and poor brushing and flossing habits could weaken and erode enamel to make contact with dentin possible. If you attend regular checkup and cleaning visits, we can likely catch this in the early stages. Otherwise, you may not know you need care until the decay is in a more advanced state, at which point your teeth feel sensitive when you eat or drink or a toothache may form that only grows in severity.
Help with a Filling
If you have pain in your teeth, we will take a look with advanced digital imaging, and assess the position and severity of the cavity. In most cases, we will help in one visit with a dental filling. Instead of metal, we will use a metal-free composite resin, which is natural looking and able to bond with the tooth, providing a long-lasting restoration. We will numb the tooth so we can comfortably remove all decay. We then shade the composite resin and apply it in several layers. As we cure the composite resin under a light, we will sculpt and mold the tooth. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance! In one visit, we stop decay and protect your tooth from infection and tooth loss.
When Your Tooth Needs a Crown
What if your day is more severe, and too advanced to be treated with a filling alone? IN a situation like this, we may cap the tooth with a crown. We could also conduct a root canal if the tooth is infected, and then complete the process by attaching a crown. The restoration will fit over the tooth and cap it. To ensure a lifelike appearance, we often use materials like porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, or zirconia, which we can color match to blend with your smile. If you have any questions, then contact our team today!
Dental Impressions Provides Restorative Dentistry
Our team wants to help take on cavities with a dental restoration. To schedule an appointment for a custom restoration, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
