moreno valley dental fillings

Do you have an aching tooth? If so, this could be due to a cavity, and lack of treatment could lead to discomfort and eventually, an infection. But we can help treat your cavities and save your tooth! In today’s blog, your team at Riverside Dental Group talks about our lifelike and durable composite resin dental fillings.

The Risks of a Cavity

Cavities can impact all ages and pose a serious threat to your oral health. Tooth decay forms when the outer enamel is compromised, exposing sensitive inner structures to harmful bacteria. This could be due to poor oral hygiene allowing plaque buildup to form and weaken the enamel, or as a result of an injury or even teeth grinding. Without treatment, decay will grow and spread through the tooth, eventually causing an infection and threatening the stability of your tooth! When you experience tooth sensitivity when you eat or drink, or a toothache that doesn’t pass after a day or two, then reach out to our team for treatment.

The Benefits of Composite Resin

Our team can offer a metal-free alternative that is safe for all ages. Composite resin blends glass-like and acrylic-like particles, and can be shaded to blend with the rest of your smile. The material can also handle daily bite forces and is biocompatible, so it bonds with your tooth. In addition to treating tooth decay, the same material can be used in a dental bonding procedure to mask common cosmetic imperfections and repair minor damage in only one visit.

Placing Your Fillings

If you need a filling, then our team will numb the tooth to ensure you stay comfortable as we remove all decay and clean the tooth. We may etch portions of it before we place the prepared filling material. We will shade this to ensure a more natural appearance. Once the composite resin is in place, we will sculpt the tooth as the material cures under a special LED light. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance. If you have any questions about how our team will treat cavities with our dental fillings, then contact our team today to learn more.

Stop Tooth Decay With Help From Riverside Dental Group

We want to help you enjoy good oral health and relief from painful cavities. To find out more about our restorative treatments, call:

Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.

Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.

Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest (951) 776-9001.

Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.

Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.

Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.