When you have a cavity, this could cause painful symptoms and eventually lead to an infection. But we can help with a dental filling! Using lifelike and durable materials, we can treat your cavity and offer results that blend with your tooth. In today’s blog, your Celina, TX, dentist talks about our natural-looking cavity solution!
The Causes and Warning Signs of Cavities
What causes tooth decay to form in your smile? The issue starts when the outer enamel, which protects your tooth, is weakened or damaged. This enables harmful bacteria to move into the layers of dentin, which are far more sensitive. Cavities then form, and will grow and spread with time unless treated, eventually allowing an infection that causes severe pain and the risk of tooth loss. Factors like poor brushing and flossing, a diet high in sugar, teeth grinding, or injury could also be potential factors.
You should be aware of the common warning signs of a cavity. If you have tooth decay that causes discomfort when you eat or drink, or if you notice a persistent toothache that does not subside with time, then you should see our team right away to discuss possible treatment options, such as a filling.
Dental Fillings
A dental filling enables our team to provide relief in only one sitting, and with lifelike results too. We will start by examining the tooth with digital x-rays to assess the position and severity of the cavity. We then numb the tooth so we can comfortably remove the decay and clean the tooth. We prepare the filling material, a composite resin we shade to blend with the tooth, and apply this in several layers. Finally, we sculpt and mold the tooth as the composite resin cures under a light, ensuring a balanced bite and an attractive appearance. The last step is to polish the tooth. In one visit, we offer a lifelike solution to your cavities!
Cavity Prevention
While we are always happy to treat your decay, we would rather help you avoid tooth decay altogether with preventive care. For example, you should take time to brush and floss each day, and try to cut back on the surfaces and starch in your diet, as this could feed harmful bacteria otherwise. Be sure you see us every six months for a cleaning, so we also remove the harmful plaque and tartar that erodes enamel. If you have any questions about how we treat cavities with a dental filling, or about preventing the onset of tooth decay completely, then reach out to our team today.
Celina Family Dentistry Can Treat Cavities in One Visit
With a lifelike and biocompatible dental restoration, we can treat your tooth decay and save your tooth. To treat your cavities and stop infection, please call Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX at (214) 851-0130 today.
