When teeth begin to ache, and the pain doesn’t pass after a day or two, this could potentially mean the presence of a cavity! Treatment is needed to not only stop pain, but also prevent issues like infection. In today’s blog, your Riverside Dental Group team talks about how we stop toothaches with a dental filling.
The Warning Signs of Tooth Decay
A cavity forms in a tooth when the outer layer of enamel is compromised. This layer typically protects the sensitive inner tissues, but factors like plaque and tartar buildup can weaken and erode outer enamel, exposing these sensitive structures. Factors behind the buildup include poor brushing and flossing habits and a diet high in sugar and starch. Injury to the tooth or teeth grinding could also be factors. When your tooth begins to feel sensitive during meals, or if a toothache forms that doesn’t go away with time, this could indicate a serious cavity. Treatment is needed to avoid infection!
Same-Day Dental Filling Placement
The process of treating a cavity with a dental filling only takes a single visit to complete. Our team will numb your tooth to ensure you remain comfortable during the procedure. Our team will then remove the decay from the tooth and clean it thoroughly. We then prepare and place the filling material, a metal-free composite resin we can shade to blend with the smile. We then shape and sculpt the tooth as the composite resin is cured beneath a light. The final step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance. One vast is all it takes to bring relief and prevent infection!
Protecting Smiles from Cavities
You can also take steps to help lower your own risk of cavities. For example, limit the amount of sugar and starch in your diet to reduce the severity of plaque. You can also fight buildup by brushing your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and flossing every evening. Make time to see our team for a routine checkup and cleaning every six months too. We want to help you enjoy a healthy, comfortable, and beautiful smile!
Riverside Dental Group Offers Solutions for Tooth Decay
Our team wants to help stop aching teeth and prevent infection by placing a dental restoration. To find out more about stopping pain in a tooth, then please 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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