We want to treat tooth decay and offer a healthy and comfortable smile, but we also want the results to look natural too. With a metal-free, composite resin dental filling, we can help in one visit. In today’s blog, your team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about the lifelike appearance our restorative fillings provide smiles of all ages.
The Need for a Custom Restoration
When do you need to see our team for a dental filling? We recommend a restoration when a tooth has a cavity. We could catch decay in the early stages if you attend a checkup and cleaning every six months. Otherwise, we may not know you need help until your tooth begins to ache. When you have a toothache that lasts for more than a day, then consider an appointment for a diagnosis. If we find tooth decay, we can treat the tooth and prevent infection or the risk of tooth loss down the road. We offer restorations with a lifelike appearance, and do so in only one sitting!
Placing a Dental Filling
How do we place a dental filling and ensure a lifelike appearance? To begin, we need to numb your tooth with a local anesthetic, so we can remove decay with comfort and clean the tooth in preparation. Our team will color-match the composite resin material we use in the procedure to ensure it blends with the tooth. Next, we apply this in several layers to the tooth. As the composite resin cures under a tooth, we can sculpt and mold the material to ensure a proper balance in your bite. Finally, we polish the tooth for a more natural appearance. In one visit we provide relief from cavities.
The same material can be used in a dental bonding procedure to mask common cosmetic imperfections too, so we can cover teeth stains, repair damage, and even fill in open gaps between the teeth, all in one sitting.
Using Your Dental Benefits
If you have an aching tooth, then see us right away. We can offer treatment before the hectic holiday season limits your availability, and so you can greet 2027 with your best possible smile. Our team can also help you use your remaining 2026 dental insurance benefits and health savings account funds before they expire. Our office staff will help you navigate what is available and offer an estimate on what portion the cost will be covered. If you have any questions about how composite resin fillings ensure lifelike treatment, then contact our team today.
Dental Impressions Offers Quality Restorative Dentistry
We want to help repair cavities and offer results that look natural. To schedule an appointment for restorative dentistry, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
