A cavity could eventually lead to a toothache, and without treatment, the risk of an infection or even the loss of a tooth! But we can stop cavities and provide relief with a dental filling. In today’s blog, your Celina, TX, dentist talks about how we treat cavities with our biocompatible composite resin dental fillings.
The Onset of Tooth Decay
Cavities form when harmful oral bacteria can reach the dentin, the sensitive structure that makes up most of our teeth. This is possible when the outer enamel is weakened or imaged. Factors like poor brushing and flossing and a diet high in sugar could promote plaque buildup. The buildup then weakens and erodes enamel with time. Likewise, injury to the tooth or chronic teeth grinding could damage the enamel and expose the dentin. When cavities form, you could begin to develop tooth sensitivity when you eat or drink, or possibly a toothache that doesn’t subside with time. Don’t ignore pain in your tooth, see us right away to find out if you need a filling.
Dental Fillings
Placing a dental filling only takes one visit, and can halt decay to prevent infection and ensure your smile is whole and healthy. In addition, instead of using metal for our restorations, we opt for a composter resin that blends glass-like and acrylic-like particles. This metal-free material can be shaded to blend with your smile, and is also biocompatible, bonding with the tooth.
The placement process involves our team numbing the tooth with a local anesthetic before we remove decay and clean it. We then apply the shaded composite resin in several layers. Our team will sculpt and mold the tooth as the composite resin is cured under a special light. The last step is to polish it for a brighter appearance!
Dental Bonding
We also employ the same material in our dental bonding procedure to address common cosmetic issues. We could mask teeth stains, reshape malformed teeth, add length to worn down structure, and even fill in gaps and black triangle spaces between the teeth. For some, this could help makeover a smile in one visit.
If you have any questions about how we use lifelike and durable composite resin to treat cavities with a filling or mask cosmetic issues with a bonding procedure, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you smile with confidence again, and avoid discomfort and the risk of an infection!
Schedule Your Visit for Dental Restoration
Our team wants to help treat cavities with a lifelike and biocompatible dental restoration, so you can enjoy better oral health in one sitting. Contact Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX by calling 214-851-0130 to schedule your next appointment with our team.
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