When a cavity forms in your tooth, treatment is crucial for avoiding toothaches and also the risk of a dental infection. To treat cavities, we can place a filling made from a lifelike and durable composite resin. In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about how we place dental fillings and improve the health and beauty of your tooth in the process.
The Causes and Dangers of Tooth Decay
Who does a cavity form? This could happen when plaque buildup, caused by poor brushing and flossing habits and a diet high in sugar, coats the teeth and over time, weakens and erodes the enamel. Other factors include injury to the tooth or teeth grinding. These factors compromise the outer enamel and expose the sensitive inner structures to bacteria, causing cavities to form. Without treatment, tooth decay increases in severity with time. Eventually, this could lead to a painful dental infection and an increased risk of tooth loss. But we can help save your tooth with a dental filling!
Composite Resin
While metal is an effective filling material, it often contains trace amounts of mercury and could change shape with time, increasing the risk of decay or infection. But with composite resin, we have a metal-free material that can be shaded to blend with your smile. The material is also safe for all ages! The material blends glass-like and acrylic particles, which we can color match to blend with your tooth. This also bonds with the tooth for a long-lasting restoration. The same material can also be used in our cosmetic bonding procedures to mask common esthetic imperfections in only one visit.
Placing Your Dental Filling
To place your restoration, we first numb your tooth so you are comfortable as we remove decay and clean the tooth thoroughly. We then apply the material in several layers and cure it beneath a light, sculpting the tooth in the process to ensure proper bite balance and a lifelike appearance. We finish the procedure by polishing your tooth for a brighter appearance. In one visit, we tackle tooth decay and bring relief! You can then take steps to avoid future cavities, such as brushing and flossing, eating a healthier diet, and seeing our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months.
If you have any questions about how we treat cavities with a filling in only one visit, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule Your Cavity Treatment With Our Team
Our team wants to help treat cavities in one visit, protecting your smile from infection and tooth loss. To schedule an appointment with the team at Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO, call our office today at 816-942-7669.