When you or a member of your family has a cavity, this could eventually lead to painful toothaches. Once a tooth hurts, this means the risk of a dental infection is also much higher. But we can help! In today’s blog, your Riverside Dental Group team talks about stopping cavities with our dental fillings.
The Presence of a Cavity
How do you know if you have a cavity? If you make time to see us for a checkup and cleaning every six months, then we can likely catch the problem in the earliest stages of demineralization, often before you ever experience discomfort. Otherwise, you may not know until your tooth hurts. Once you have tooth sensitivity during meals or a toothache that lasts for more than a day, treatment is critical to avoid infection and the risk of tooth loss. We can stop discomfort and protect the tooth with a dental filling.
Placing Your Dental Filling
Our team will start with an examination, so we can assess the presence and severity of your cavity. From there, we can decide if you need a filling and then proper care to treat the cavity. With a filling, we will first numb your tooth so you are comfortable as we remove decay and clean the tooth. Next, we will prepare the restoration material. Instead of meal, we often opt for a metal-free composite resin, which is safe for all ages, biocompatible, and can be shaded to blend with the tooth. We then apply this in several layers, sculpting and molding the tooth as the composite resin cures under a light. The last step is to actually polish the tooth, offering a brighter appearance. In one visit, this can help patients of all ages enjoy relief from a cavity.
Protecting Your Smile
To help lower your risk of cavities, at home be sure you and your family brush and floss daily. Make time to see our team for a cleaning, and for kids we could discuss fluoride treatments and dental sealants to help keep tooth decay at bay. If you have any questions about avoiding cavities, or about placing a dental filling, then contact our office today to learn more.
Riverside Dental Group Offers Same-Day Tooth Decay Treatment
Our custom dental restorations offer lifelike and durable treatment, so you can smile with confidence and comfort. To find out more about treating tooth decay, 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.
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