If you have a cavity, this could lead to an aching tooth, and over time, the risk of infection or even tooth loss. But! We can help with a dental filling, a restoration that only takes one visit to place. In today’s blog, Dr. Robert M. Browne talks about providing a cavity solution with a dental filling in Prairie Village, KS.
The Need for a Dental Filling
When do you need to see our team for a dental filling? Tooth decay could lead to a toothache, pain that does not subside with time and which could make eating and drinking uncomfortable. Without treatment, this could spread until your tooth is infected and requires a root canal or even replacement. But if you see us right away, we could stop the discomfort and prevent infection with the placement of a dental restoration, a process that only takes one visit to complete, and which offers a lifelike appearance too.
Help With Composite Resin
Instead of metal, we create our fillings with composite resin. This metal-free blend of glass-like and acrylic particles can be shaded to blend with the tooth, but is also biocompatible, bonding with the structure too. The material can last for years to come, and is safe of all ages! Placement involves numbing the tooth so we can comfortably remove the decay, and then applying the restoration material in several layers. We reshape and sculpt the tooth as we cure the composite resin under a light. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance! In one visit, we can stop decay and toothaches.
The same material can also be used in a bonding procedure to mask teeth stains, repair injuries, and correct minor cosmetic issues in one sitting too.
Cavity Prevention
Our team also offers treatments to help prevent tooth decay from forming in smiles of all ages. For example, a visit for a cleaning can remove plaque and tartar from smiles of all ages, which helps brighten teeth and lower the risk of tooth decay. For children, we could apply fluoride to the outside of the teeth to strengthen enamel and prevent tooth deka. We also have dental sealants, which coat the rear teeth and lower the risk of cavities forming there for years to come in some cases. If you have any questions about how we provide a solution to a cavity with a filling, or if you have an aching tooth that needs attention, then contact our team today to learn more.
Dr. Browne, DDS, Offers Treatment for Cavities
We want to help protect your smile with a restoration that looks natural and bonds with your tooth. To find out more about treating your aching tooth, or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Robert M. Browne, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585.
