Cavities are widespread oral health concerns that can lead to discomfort and tooth loss with enough time. But we can offer a long-term cavity treatment with a dental filling! In today’s blog, your team at Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO, talks about providing long-term cavity treatment with tooth fillings.
The Presence of a Cavity
What are the common warning signs of a cavity? Someone who complains about tooth sensitivity when eating or drinking, or someone with a toothache that lasts for more than a day, could all be experiencing common indicators of tooth decay. A cavity forms when bacteria is able to reach the sensitive inner tooth structures, which happens when factors like poor brushing and flossing and a diet high in sugar and starch weakens outer enamel. Lack of cleanings could be a factor too! When decay forms, we can use fillings or provide long-term cavity treatment, with results that look natural!
Long-Term Restorative Treatment
Our fillings can provide long-term treatment for cavities. We don’t use metal, and instead opt for a metal-free composite resin, which can be shaded to blend with your tooth. The material also bonds with the structure to provide long-lasting solutions to cavities. The process starts with our team numbing the tooth and then gently removing decay. We then clean the tooth and apply the restoration material. Our team will shape and sculpt the tooth as the composite resin cures under a light, offering a more attractive appearance and a balanced bite. The last step is to polish the tooth for a bright and attractive appearance. On one visit, you can obtain long-term treatment for a cavity with our dental fillings!
Preventing Cavities
We love using our dental restorations to provide long-term treatment for cavities, so you can enjoy a healthy, comfortable, and beautiful smile. But what about prevention? For children, we can offer options like dental sealants and fluoride treatments to help protect outer enamel and avoid the onset of cavities for years to come. For all ages, we can conduct a cleaning every six months to remove the plaque and tartar that can weaken and erode outer enamel and make restoration necessary. We can also discuss better homecare habits, like brushing and flossing, and avoiding too much sugar.
If you have any questions about how we offer long-term cavity treatment with a filling, or if you have an aching tooth that needs attention, then please reach out to our team today to learn more and get started.
Schedule Your Appointment for Restorative Dentistry
If you want long-term cavity treatment, then talk about restorations with Dr. Diana Tabakh, DDS. To schedule your appointment, please call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669 today.