If you have a cavity, this could be a source of discomfort and without treatment, the cause of an infection that could threaten stability! But we can help, and we can do so in only one visit! In today’s blog, Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about placing our fillings in only one visit.
The Causes of Cavities
What causes a cavity to form in your smile? Tooth decay could occur for a number of reasons, and happens when the outer enamel is compromised, allowing harmful bacteria to reach the sensitive inner dentin. This could occur when a tooth is injured in an accident or if enamel is worn down by teeth grinding. When you have poor oral hygiene habits and a diet high in sugar, this can create plaque and tartar buildup that weakens and erodes the enamel as well. When you have pain in your tooth, such as sensitivity when you eat and drink or a toothache that lasts for more than a day, then we could help with a dental filling.
Placing a Dental Filling
We can treat tooth decay by placing a filling, a process that can stop the spread of decay to prevent infection, and a process that can stop pain in the tooth right away. The entire procedure only takes one visit. We will start by numbing your tooth to keep you comfortable while we remove the decay from the tooth and then clean it. Our team next prepares and places the filling material, a metal-free composite resin that we shade to blend with the tooth. We apply this in several layers and then sculpt and mold the tooth as the material cures under a light. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance. In one visit, this stops decay and protects the tooth.
The same material can also be used in a bonding procedure to mask common cosmetic issues and repair minor damage too, improving the overall health, function, and beauty of your tooth.
Preventive Actions
We want to help you avoid the need for a filling completely if possible. For example, we will urge you to cut back on the sugar in your diet, and always take time to brush and floss daily. You also benefit from a routine visit to our office for a checkup every six months, as we can keep an eye on your smile for the earliest stages of decay, and we can remove plaque and tartar buildup with a cleaning that could weaken outer enamel.
Dental Impressions Offers Custom Restorations
We want to help treat cavities in only one visit with lifelike results. To schedule an appointment for cavity treatment, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
