To stop your toothache, we can treat a cavity with a lifelike dental filling. With this option, we can help kids and adults alike enjoy healthy and comfortable smiles, with lifelike results! In today’s blog, Dr. Robert M. Browne talks about addressing cavities with our dental fillings. We can stop your toothache and also help protect your smile from the risk of infection!
The Presence of a Cavity
How does a cavity form in your smile? For kids and adults, tooth decay happens when harmful bacteria are able to bypass the protective outer enamel and reach the interior tissues. This could happen when the enamel is weakened and eroded, through factors like plaque and tartar buildup brought on by poor brushing and flossing habits and a diet high in sugar. Chronic teeth grinding (bruxism) and injury could also be factors.
As the decay progresses, you could begin to experience tooth sensitivity when you eat or drink, or a toothache that persists for more than a day or two. You need a filling to prevent the cavity from becoming an infection, as this could mean worsening discomfort and the real risk of eventual tooth loss.
Placing Metal-Free Fillings
Our team can secure a metal-free dental filling that is safe for kids and adults alike. The material can be shaded to blend with your smile, and also bonds with the tooth structure. We will numb your tooth to help you stay comfortable, and then we will gently remove the decay and clean the tooth. Next, we place the prepared restoration material, which we have shaded to blend with your smile seamlessly. As the material cures beneath a light, we will sculpt and mold the tooth. The last step is to polish the restored tooth for a brighter and more natural appearance. In only one sitting, we can take on tooth decay and bring relief from discomfort.
Crowns for Severe Decay
If your decay has reached a stage that is too severe to be treated with a filling, we could cap the tooth with a lifelike crown. We could use options like all-porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, or zirconia, all of which can be shaded to match your smile. This will cap the tooth and cover all structure above the gum line. If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat tooth decay, or about how we help smiles with our lifelike restorations, then contact our team today to learn more and get started!
Dr. Browne, DDS, Offers Cavity Treatment
Our team wants to stop cavities and stop the onset of an infection. To find out more about treating cavities or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Robert M. Browne, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585.
