If you have a cavity, this could be a source of toothaches and over time, the eventual cause of an infected tooth. But we can help, saving your smile from serious pain or the risk of loss. In today’s blog, your team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about treating cavities in one visit with a dental filling.
The Presence of a Cavity
How do you know when a tooth has a cavity? Decay forms beneath the outer enamel, and could spread with time. Your tooth may start to feel sensitive when you eat or drink, or a toothache could develop that only increases in severity with time. When you have pain in your tooth, the decay is likely in a more advanced state, and care is crucial for avoiding infection or even tooth loss. Our team will examine your tooth with digital x-rays to peer into it and assess the position and severity, so we can choose the best treatment option. For many, we can address a cavity in one visit with a dental filling.
Treating Tooth Decay with a Filling
To address cavities in one visit with dental fillings, we start by numbing the tooth to help you stay comfortable and relaxed as we remove decay for the tooth and clean it thoroughly. We then prepare and place the filling material in several layers. Instead of metal, we use a composite resin that is shaded to blend with your tooth and offer a more natural appearance. After we apply this material, we will shape and mold your tooth while curing the composite sin under a light. The last step is to polish your tooth for a more lifelike appearance. In one visit, we take on your decay and protect your smile from infection and more!
Taking a Preventive Approach
Following your restoration placement, we can discuss ways to help boost your oral health and lower the risk of future cavities. For kids and adults, we recommend brushing and flossing daily, limiting the sugar in your diet, and seeing our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months. For kids in particular, we could offer fluoride and dental sealants to help strengthen smiles and lower the risk of cavities. If you have any questions about how a dental filling helps address a cavity in one visit, or if you have an aching tooth that needs attention, then contact our team today to learn more and get started.
Dental Impressions Stops Cavities with a Restoration
We want to help treat your cavity in only one visit with a lifelike dental restoration. To schedule an appointment and halt your cavity, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
