When a cavity forms in a tooth, this can cause pain and increase the risk of infection for kids and adults alike. Which is why our team offers lifelike dental fillings. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, dentist talks about how we save smiles with our composite resin dental fillings, which blend with your smile.
The Causes of Tooth Decay
What leaves our smiles vulnerable to issues like tooth decay? A cavity forms when harmful oral bacteria make contact with the dentin, the sensitive structure that makes up most of your tooth, but is usually protected by the outer enamel. But when tooth enamel is weakened by plaque buildup, a product of a diet high in sugar and poor brushing and flossing, this can allow cavities to form. Teeth grinding or an injury to your teeth could be a factor too. As part of your treatment, we will examine your tooth to assess the cause and severity of your tooth decay.
Symptoms to Watch For
What symptoms should you be aware of? When a cavity forms, in the early stages you may notice tooth sensitivity when you eat or drink. A toothache can occur that doesn’t subside with time and in factor, will increase in severity. Don’t ignore pain in your tooth, as this could allow a cavity to become an infection that threatens smile stability and causes worsening discomfort. If you attend checkups and cleanings with our team every six months, then we can identify cavities in their earliest stages so we can treat them before your tooth hurts!
Our Composite Resin Fillings
With our dental fillings, we can offer a biocompatible solution in only one visit. Our team will start by examining the tooth with a digital x-ray, pinpointing the position and severity of the decay. We then numb the tooth to keep you comfortable while our team removes the decay and cleans the surface. The filling material, a metal-free composite resin, is then prepared and shaded to blend with your tooth. We apply the material to the tooth and then as it cures beneath a light, we will sculpt and mold the tooth. Finally, we polish it for a brighter appearance. The entire process takes one visit, and protects your tooth from painful symptoms and the risk of inaction and tooth loss.
If you have any questions about how we treat a cavity with a composite resin dental filling, then contact our team today to learn more.
Talk To Your Dallas, TX Dentist About Restorative Dentistry
We want to offer treatment for your aching teeth. If you would like to find out more about stopping tooth decay, then reach out to our Dallas, TX, dental office today at (214) 343-1818.
