Did you know we can treat cavities in one sitting with a dental filling? Our lifelike and custom restorations can halt decay and prevent infection, keeping your smile whole. In today’s blog, your team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about treating cavities in one visit with a filling.
The Presence of a Cavity
How do you know if you have a cavity? If you have tooth decay, then you could experience tooth sensitivity when you eat or drink, or you could have a toothache that does not pass after a day or two. If you have prolonged pain in your smile, then please reach out to our team. Our team can examine the smile with digital x-rays to assess the position and severity of your cavity. We then decide if you need a restoration. Without treatment, a cavity could become an infection. This complication means worse discomfort and even the risk of eventual tooth loss. But we can stop cavities in one sitting with dental fillings.
Treating Cavities
Stopping cavities in one visit with a dental filling starts by numbing your tooth with a local anesthetic to ensure you stay comfortable as we remove decay. Once we remove decay from the tooth, we will clean it thoroughly and then apply the composite resin material to the tooth. Once in place, this will be shaped as we cure the composite resin under a light. The material is aged to blend with the tooth and offer a natural appearance. The last step is to polish the tooth to endure the material is bright and natural looking! The same material can also be used in dental bonding procedures to mask common cosmetic imperfections in only one sitting.
Crowns
What if your tooth decay is too severe for a traditional solution? In a situation like this, we may instead cap the tooth with a crown. We again numb the tooth, but we remove more structure to accommodate the restoration. The crown will be custom-made from lifelike and durable materials, such as porcelain, so it will look natural. We then attach the crown to the tooth, restoring it to stop decay and protect the tooth from discomfort, all while looking lifelike.
If you have any questions about how we stop cavities in one sitting with a dental filling, or about our custom crowns, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. Don’t live with a toothache, we can help stop the cavity in one sitting with a lifelike filling!
Dental Impressions Treats Your Cavity
A dental restoration can offer treatment for a cavity in only one sitting. To schedule an appointment and stop tooth decay from becoming an infection, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
