Cavities could cause painful symptoms and over time, risk the onset of infection and the potential for tooth loss. Tooth decay impacts smiles of all ages, from kids to adults, but we can help. In today’s blog, your team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about treating a cavity with a dental filling.
The Need for Treatment
If you and your family see our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months, then our team will likely catch issues like tooth decay in the early stages, sometimes before there are even uncomfortable symptoms. Otherwise, you may not know you should see us for treatment until your tooth hurts. Once you have regular tooth sensitivity and toothaches, this could mean tooth decay and even the risk of an infection. See our team right away for a diagnosis, so we can decide if we need to treat your cavities with a filling. Treatment not only stops pain, but can look natural and protect the tooth from infection!
Dental Restoration
If you or a member of your family has tooth decay, then our team can treat the cavity with a dental filling. The process only takes one visit to complete, and helps stop discomfort and protect your smile. We will numb the tooth to ensure you are comfortable as we remove decay and clean the impacted area. Next, we will prepare and place the restoration material, targeting the decayed area. The material we use is a composite resin, which is metal-free and safe for all ages. This can also be shaded to blend with the smile too!
After placement, we will sculpt and mold the tooth to ensure an attractive appearance and a balanced bite, all while the composite resin cures under a light. Treating your cavity with a restoration protects the health and stability of your smile, and safeguards your tooth for years to come.
A Look at Cavity Prevention
After we treat your cavity with a dental filling, we can discuss ways to help prevent cavities from occurring at all. We believe in a preventive approach for all ages, so you can keep your smiles strong, bright, and cavity-free. First, be sure you brush and floss each day, and limit how much sugar is in your diet. Be sure you avoid tobacco products and see our team for a routine checkup and cleaning every six months too. These actions also protect your gum health!
If you have any questions about treating cavities with a dental filling, then contact our team today.
Dental Impressions Treats Cavities With Dental Restorations
Our team can treat cavities with a lifelike and long-lasting dental filling. To schedule an appointment for a custom restoration, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
