When you have pain in a tooth, this could be due to a cavity. We want to offer treatment to protect your tooth and stop discomfort, and also ensure a lifelike appearance. In today’s blog, your Rowlett, TX, dentist talks about how we plan and place our durable and tooth-colored dental filling.
The Causes and Risks of a Cavity
What causes a cavity to form in a tooth? This occurs when the outer enamel is no longer able to protect the sensitive inner tooth structure. For some, this could occur due to injury or teeth grinding compromises the enamel. But poor brushing and flossing habits, combined with a diet high in sugar, could create plaque buildup that weakens and erodes the enamel to expose the sensitive inner dentin to bacteria.
Once the cavity forms, it will continue to grow in severity unless treated, eventually leading to tooth dentistry and toothaches. The risk of infection also increases, which could even threaten smile stability. When you have pain in a tooth, let us know right away so we can offer treatment with a dental filling.
Placing a Dental Filling
Our team can place the filling in only one visit. Instead of using metal, we opt for a metal-free composite resin that blends glass-like and acrylic-like particles. We can shade it to blend with the tooth too! We will numb the tooth and remove decay before we apply the composite resin in several layers. Our team will then shape the tooth as the material cures beneath a light. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance and to limit the ability for plaque and tartar to adhere to it before your next cleaning. In one visit we stop discomfort and improve the health and beauty of your tooth.
Preventing Future Cavities
Our team then offers treatment to help prevent the onset of cavities. We can conduct cleanings every six months to remove all plaque and tartar, and will examine the tooth to look for the earliest signs of trouble. Our team will also discuss fluoride treatments and dental sealants for kids to help fight the risk of cavities. At home, be sure you brush for two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste and also floss every evening too. These actions help keep teeth bright, breath fresh, and lower the risk of tooth decay.
If you have any questions about how we will treat cavities in one visit with lifelike results, then contact our team today.
SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT FOR A DENTAL FILLING
We are ready to help you avoid infection and the risk of tooth loss! To learn more about treating your smile with lifelike results, call Rodem Tree Dental in Rowlett, TX, today at 972-475-2321.
