If a tooth develops a cavity, this could mean a toothache, and without treatment, your tooth could become infected. But our team can provide a same-day treatment that is natural-looking and designed to bond with the tooth for years to come. In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about our dental fillings. Remember, we now have weekend hours, and can see you on Saturday from 8am until 2pm if you need a filling!
The Signs You Need a Dental Filling
How do you know if your tooth benefits from a dental filling? If you attend routine checkup and cleaning visits with our team, we will likely catch your decay in the early stages, often before you experience symptoms. Otherwise, you may not realize your tooth needs a restoration until it begins to ache, which could be a sign of a cavity. When you have persistent toothaches or sensitivity when you eat or drink, let us know. We will conduct a diagnosis with advanced digital x-rays to assess the presence and severity of your decay, so we can decide if you need a filling to bring relief and protect your tooth from infection!
Placing a Custom Restoration
How do we place a filling? The entire process only takes one visit. We will start by numbing the tooth being treated and then gently removing the decay from it. Our team will next clean the prepared tooth and apply the filling material. The material we use is a composite resin that contains no metal, and is instead a blend of glass-like and acrylic-like particles, which we can shade to match your tooth.
We apply this in several layers and then mold and sculpt the tooth for poor balance and appearance, and we do so as the composite resin cures under a light. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance, so everything looks natural! We can use the same material in our dental bonding procedure to mask teeth stains, repair dental damage, and mask other cosmetic imperfections in one visit too.
Protecting Teeth from Tooth Decay
Our team also wants to help you and your family avoid the onset of cavities completely if possible. With a routine visits every six months, we can examine the smile for the earliest signs of demineralization and decay, and we can also clean the teeth to remove the harmful plaque and tartar that can weaken enamel and make cavities possible. We also advise our patients on the proper brushing and missing habits needed to better protect smiles, and the outer of cutting back on sugar and avoiding tobacco products.
Schedule a Visit for Dental Restoration
We want to help restore your smile with stunning results and long-lasting repair. To find out more about restorative dental care, or to schedule your visit, call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669 today.