Addressing Tooth Decay With A Filling

There are different threats to your smile that you need to worry about. While dental decay is a problem many are familiar with, you should not assume that you have nothing to fear from a cavity. After all, once one forms, there will be permanent damage to your enamel. Patients at Sunny Smiles can count on prompt care whenever problems affect their tooth structure. When a cavity is caught in time, we can address the harm it causes with a discreet and durable dental filling. As a result, you can have protection for your tooth without worrying over how treatment has changed its appearance!

Why Your Cavity Treatment Requires A Permanent Restoration

Even if it is caught early, a cavity will cause permanent harm to your enamel. To address this properly and prevent potential oral health complications, a restoration will be used to protect and preserve the area where decay formed. Dental fillings make it possible for us to treat teeth while leaving healthy material unchanged. This means we can minimize preparatory work and keep much of the overall tooth structure intact, making your experience with care easier!

Using A Lifelike Tooth Filling To Address Decay

With a durable and discreet dental filling, we can make sure that your tooth is safe and secure, and we can see to it that your smile remains unchanged after treatment. Before you receive your filling, we will carefully remove the decayed portion of your enamel and provide treatment for bacteria. After we do this, we can provide support from a composite resin substance that “fills” the cavity. Upon application, the material hardens to create long-term protection that lets you bite and chew without difficulty.

The Importance Of Early Cavity Detection

Early cavity detection will help you avoid potential oral health complications from decay. If this timely intervention is not provided, there are different issues that you will have to worry about. One is that you can experience so much structural damage a crown has to be used to protect your tooth. Another is that oral bacteria can make their way into your pulp and cause an uncomfortable infection. These problems mean more changes to your tooth structure and more involved restorative dental care.

Talk To Sunny Smiles About Treatment With A Lifelike Dental Filling

A permanent treatment has to take place when you experience problems with dental decay. Fortunately, treatment does not have to mean the end of your smile as you know it, and it does not have to be a lasting concern for your appearance. We can place dental fillings that effectively imitate healthy enamel while also supporting your bite health. If you would like to find out more, contact our Sunny Smiles location on N Zaragoza Rd today at 915-849-9000.