When you have a cavity, you need treatment to not only stop discomfort, but to avoid the onset of infection or even the risk of tooth loss. Our team can offer a cavity treatment that blends with the smile! At your Farmington, MI, dental office, we place lifelike and durable composite resin fillings.
The Signs You Need a Filling
If you attend six-month checkup and cleaning visits with our team, then we have the chance to identify cavities in the earliest stages, often before you experience discomfort. Otherwise, you may not know you need treatment until the decay reaches a more advanced stage, at which point you could experience tooth sensitivity when you eat or drink, or a toothache that doesn’t pass after a few hours. At this stage, treatment is crucial, otherwise your cavity could become an infection that threatens smile stability!
Placing a Composite Resin Restoration
Our team will start by carefully examining the smile to assess the cause and severity of the cavity. We then numb the tooth with a local anesthetic so you are comfortable as we place the filling. If you have dental anxiety or special needs that make undergoing treatment difficult, even for minor treatments, we could offer sedation to help you enter a deeper state of calm. When you are comfortable, we will gently remove decay from the tooth and clean the surfaces thoroughly. We then place the prepared filling material onto the tooth. Instead of metal, we use composite resin, which is metal-free, safe for all ages, and can be shaded to blend with the tooth. We apply this in several layers and sculpt the tooth as the composite resin cures under a light. The last step is to polish the tooth, which brightens the tooth.
Taking a Preventive Approach to Stopping Cavities
We can treat cavities in one visit with a filling, but we would also like to offer tips on avoiding tooth decay entirely. If you attend six-month visits, we can remove harmful plaque and tartar to prevent enamel erosion and cavities. At home, you can brush and floss daily, enjoy a healthier diet, one low in sugar and starch, to help protect your smile. If you have any questions about how we treat cavities with our composite resin dental fillings, then contact our team today to learn more.
TALK TO YOUR FARMINGTON, MI, DENTIST ABOUT DENTAL FILLINGS
We would love to help you obtain treatment that improves the overall health and beauty of your smile. To ask questions about our restorative treatments or set up your appointment, please call Farmington Smiles in Farmington, MI today at 248-474-8060.