If you have a cavity, then you need to seek treatment. What starts as annoying tooth sensitivity could become a toothache and eventually an infected or even lost tooth. But we can help with a dental filling! In today’s blog, your West Allis, WI, dentist talks about treating cavities with our tooth-colored dental fillings.
Tooth Decay and Toothaches
If you have a cavity in a tooth, over time this will grow in severity. Your tooth could become sensitive and feel sore when you eat or drink, and a toothache could form that becomes strong with time. When you have pain in a tooth, you need to seek treatment right away! Otherwise, you risk the decay becoming an infection that could spread to other teeth or even cause tooth loss. Our team can examine your tooth to assess the position and severity of the decay, and then plan treatment to bring relief and keep your tooth intact. A filling could save your smile!
Placing a Dental Filling
If you need a dental filling, then our team will numb the tooth and then gently remove the decay from it and clean the tooth thoroughly. Next, we will apply the restorative material in several layers. Instead of metal, we will opt for a more lifelike and biocompatible option that bonds with the tooth: composite resin. The material can also be color-matched to ensure a natural appearance too. In fact, we often use the same material in our cosmetic bonding procedures to repair teeth and mask common cosmetic imperfections in one sitting.
Our team will then sculpt and mold the tooth to ensure an attractive appearance and balanced bite, doing so as the material cures under a special light. Finally, we will polish the tooth for a brighter and more attractive appearance!
Preventing Cavities
Our team would also like to help you and your whole family avoid cavities and the need for a restoration. For example, every six months we want to see everyone for a cleaning, so we can remove all plaque and tartar to prevent enamel erosion and cavities. For kids, we could also discuss options like fluoride and even dental sealants to help protect their teeth from cavities, keeping little smiles strong.
If you have any questions about how our team will diagnose and treat tooth decay or about how we offer treatment with lifelike fillings, then please reach out to our team today to learn more. You deserve a full and healthy smile, and we want to help make it possible!
Ask Our Team About Our Lifelike Dental Restorations
Restorative dentistry can help repair your tooth, stopping discomfort and keeping your smile full. To schedule an appointment with Stubbs Family Dentistry in West Allis, WI, call our team today at 414-541-8250.
