Fillings are an excellent way to treat cavities, protecting your smile from painful infections and the risk of tooth loss. But in addition to protecting your teeth, we can also ensure lifelike results with metal-free options. In today’s blog, your Sheridan, WY, dentist discusses how our team places natural-looking and metal-free dental fillings.
When a Tooth Needs a Filling
A tooth requires a filling to treat a cavity. Dental cavities occur when harmful oral bacteria make contact with the inner dentin, this sensitive structure that makes up most of your tooth. This contact is possible when the outer enamel is compromised, either through injury (accidents or teeth grinding for example) or via poor oral hygiene. With the latter, lack of proper brushing and flossing and a diet high in sugar and starch, which creates plaque and tartar buildup, could compromise the enamel. Your tooth may feel sensitive when you eat or drink, or could ache. At this stage, treatment is crucial for safeguarding your smile against serious oral health concerns, such as infections! When you have an aching tooth, let us know right away.
The Benefits of Composite Resin
Our fillings are not made from metal, as this could be problematic for young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and of course, those with metal allergies. Instead, we have a metal-free option that is safe for all ages. Composite resin is made from a blend of glass-like and acrylic-like particles, which can endure daily bite forces and also be shaded to blend with the tooth seamlessly. Placement only takes one visit, and you have results that look completely natural! In fact, the same material is often used to offer cosmetic improvement for the teeth via a dental bonding procedure, repairing damage and issues with the shape of the teeth.
Preventing Cavities
To avoid cavities and protect your smile, be sure to limit your consumption of items high in sugar and starch, and drink plenty of water. Take time to brush twice a day using a fluoride toothpaste, and also floss each evening. Try to see us every six months too, so we can conduct a detailed dental exam for the early signs of trouble. In the same visit, we will clean the teeth to remove plaque and tartar, so the risk of cavities and periodontal concerns is much lower. If you have any questions about how our team treats tooth decay in only one visit, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to safeguard the health and beauty of your smile!
Talk To Your Sheridan, WY Dentist About Cavity Solutions
We want to help you avoid the pain of an untreated cavity. To find out how our lifelike dental restorations, then reach out to Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY at 307-672-7567.
