A cavity can form in smiles of all ages, so every member of your family is vulnerable to tooth decay! Which is why we offer white fillings made from a safe and biocompatible material, one perfect for all ages. In today’s blog, your Pella, IA, dentists talk about how we treat cavities in one visit with our lifelike white fillings.
The Warning Signs of a Cavity
When you and your family see our team for a routine checkup every six months, we can monitor your oral health with advanced digital imaging, catching issues like tooth decay in the earliest stages often before discomfort arises. Otherwise, you may not know you have a cavity that needs treatments until the decay is in a more advanced stage. At this point, you could experience tooth sensitivity when you eat or drink, or have a toothache that increases in severity with time. Don’t ignore pain in your tooth! Because your cavity could become an infection that causes worsening pain and a risk of tooth loss.
Our White Fillings
Our team will first examine your smile with digital x-rays so we can assess the position and severity of your decay, finding out if you need a filling or a more substantial restoration, such as a crown. In most cases, we provide relief in one visit with our white fillings, made from a metal-free biocompatible composite resin, which we shade to blend with your tooth.
Placement involves numbing your tooth so you stay comfortable as we remove decay and clean the tooth. We may etch the outer surface too. We then apply the composite resin in several layers, and sculpt the tooth as the material is cured beneath a light. The final step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance. In one visit, we take on your cavity and bring relief and lifelike results.
Preventing Tooth Decay
Our team would also like to offer tips for avoiding the onset of cavities when possible. For example, try to cut back on the sugar in your diet to reduce the severity of plaque buildup and prevent enamel erosion. Also, make time to rush twice a day for two minutes, using a fluoride toothpaste that can strengthen outer enamel. We also suggest flossing every evening. For kids, we can offer fluoride treatments and even dental sealants opt help lower the risk of cavities.
If you have any questions about how we treat cavities in only one visit, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule Your Visit for Tooth Decay Treatment
Dental fillings offer a lifelike method for treating cavities and preserving your smile. Call Allen and Neumann Family Dentistry in Pella, IA, today at 641-628-1121 to learn more about treating a cavity.