A cavity can grow in severity, causing pain and even the onset of infection! To avoid painful symptoms and the risk of tooth loss, you should consider seeing us for a dental filling. In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about how we restore your tooth with a lifelike composite resin dental filling, protecting you from the complications of a cavity.
The Causes and Common Warning Signs of a Dental Filling
A cavity forms when harmful oral bacteria reach the sensitive dentin that makes up most of your tooth. This only happens once the outer enamel, the protective layer of your tooth structure, is compromised. It can be weakened by plaque buildup brought on by poor oral health habits, or as a result of an injury or teeth grinding. If you attend regular checkup and cleaning visits, then our team will be able to catch the issue in the early stages, often before you experience painful symptoms. Otherwise, you may not realize you need treatment until you experience tooth sensitivity and a toothache. Don’t ignore pain in your tooth, as an untreated cavity could become an infection that threatens your tooth’s stability.
Placing a Dental Restoration in One Visit
Did you know that placing a filling only takes one visit? Our team will begin by numbing the tooth with the decay and then gently removing the decay from the tooth. Once we do, we will clean the tooth and then apply the filling material. Instead of metal, we use a composite sin that is safe for all ages, and that can be shaded to blend with the rest of your smile. The restoration will look natural and bond with the tooth. Once we apply the material, we will shape and sculpt the tooth under a light, before we polish it for a brighter appearance. In one visit, we bring relief and offer lifelike results!
Preventing Cavities
You can also take steps to help lower your risk of tooth decay down the road. For example, find time to brush your teeth twice daily for two minutes using a fluoride toothpaste to keep the enamel strong. You should also floss every evening before bed to remove what a toothbrush alone cannot. Try to limit how much sugar and starch are in your diet too, as this feeds bacteria to cause plaque buildup that weakens outer enamel. If you have any questions about how our team will diagnose and treat tooth decay, then contact our team today to get started.
Schedule An Appointment for Restorative Treatment
Our team wants to help you enjoy good oral health by addressing decay and preventing infection or tooth loss! Schedule an appointment with Delightful Dental in Kansas City, MO, today at 816-942-7669 today.