If you have pain in a tooth, this requires attention! A cavity could be responsible, and lack of treatment means the onset of infection and even the potential risk of tooth loss. In today’s blog, your team at Smith Family Dentistry talks about treating cavities with tooth fillings in Greenville, TX.
The Presence of Tooth Decay
How do you know if you have a cavity? When tooth decay forms and is not treated, it will grow in severity. Eventually, this could lead to tooth sensitivity when you eat or drink anything, or a toothache that only grows with time instead of subsiding after a day or two. At this point, you need to seek treatment, otherwise you risk infection. When a tooth is infected, the painful symptoms increase in severity and you even risk losing the tooth! But we can halt decay and keep your smile intact with a durable, long-lasting, and lifelike dental filling.
Placing a Filling
Our dental fillings are made from a metal-free composite resin material, which can be color-matched to blend with your smile. The material can also bond with the tooth, lasting for years to come, and is safe for kids and adults of all ages. Placement only takes one visit to complete, too!
We will numb your tooth to keep you comfortable as we remove all decay and clean your tooth. We then apply the material to the tooth. Our team will sculpt and mold the tooth to ensure not only an attractive appearance, but a balanced bite. The last step is to cure the tooth with a light and polish it for a more attractive appearance. In one visit, we stop the painful symptoms and protect your tooth from infection.
Tips for Avoiding Future Cavities and Toothaches
We are always here to help treat discomfort, stopping cavities with a filling. But we would rather help you avoid the need for a restoration altogether. We hope you will visit us for a checkup and cleaning every six months, so we can monitor your smile and remove the layers of plaque and tartar that can weaken enamel and make cavities possible. At home, you should always take time to brush and floss daily, and consume foods and drinks with low amounts of sugar too.
If you have any questions about how we treat a dental cavity with a filling, or if you have an aching tooth that needs attention, then reach out to our team to learn more and start treatment!
Schedule An Appointment for a Tooth Restoration
Our team wants to help treat tooth decay and do so in one visit with natural-looking results! Schedule an appointment with Smith Family Dentistry in Greenville, TX, today at 903-455-5750 to learn more about our one-visit dental restorations.