If you have a toothache, this could mean the potential presence of a cavity, and the need for restorative treatment. To help stop a cavity and prevent infection, we can offer relief with a dental filling. In today’s blog, your Riverside Dental Group team talks about stopping your toothache with a dental filling.
The Causes of Your Aching Tooth
For some, a toothache could be temporary and pass after a few hours, caused by issues like sinus and allergy concerns, riding in an airplane, or visiting an area with a higher elevation. But if your pain lasts for more than 48 hours, there is a good chance this ache is due to a cavity. Once your tooth hurts, this could mean the decay is in a more advanced state, and that treatment is crucial for not only stopping pain, but preventing an infection that could threaten tooth stability!
Treatment with a Dental Filling
Our team will start with an exam to see if you have a cavity. If so, we will numb the tooth so you are comfortable as we remove all decay for the tooth and clean it thoroughly. For some, we etch the outer structure too. We then prepare and place the restoration material in several layers. This will be a metal-free material safe for all ages. The composite resin can be shaded too, so it blends with the tooth and offers a natural appearance.
Our team will shape and sculpt the tooth as the composite resin cures under a light. The final step is to polish the tooth for a more natural appearance. Placing a filling stops a toothache in one visit, and ensures your smile looks great too!
Cavity Prevention
Our team can also discuss cavity prevention. For kids, we can offer options like fluoride and dental sealants to help lower the risk of cavities. All ages benefit from a regular cleaning every six months to remove plaque buildup, which also helps prevent cavities. We can discuss better homecare actions, like brushing and flossing. Cutting back on the sugar in your diet can help too!
If you have any questions about treating a toothache with a filling, then contact our team today to learn more.
Riverside Dental Group Provides Toothache Relief
We want to help stop your aching tooth by treating your cavity with a filling. To learn more about stopping your aching 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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