A dental filling treats tooth decay, preventing your cavity from becoming an infection or abscess that threatens a tooth. To ensure these are safe for all ages, we don’t use metal options, like amalgam. Instead, your Sheridan, WY, dentist provides lifelike and long-lasting composite resin dental fillings.
The Benefits of Metal-Free Composite Resin
The dental filling material we use contains no metal, and therefore, no trace amounts or mercury. Which means these are safe for young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and those with metal allergies. The material blends glass-like and acrylic particles, which are biocompatible and bond with the tooth, ensuring your restoration can truly last. The material can also be color matched to endure it blends with the rest of your smile, offering an attractive appearance. In fact, we even use this as part of our cosmetic dental bonding procedure.
When You Need a Dental Filling
Our team recommends one to treat a cavity and prevent the onset of an infection. If you attend regular checkup visits every six months, then we can likely identify cavities in the earliest stages, taking action before you experience discomfort. Otherwise, you may not know you need treatment until your tooth begins to ache or you experience sensitivity when you eat. Once persistent pain develops in a tooth, treatment is crucial for avoiding infection or a dental abscess. Give our team a call and schedule a diagnosis, so we can carefully examine the smile to assess the cause and extent of your tooth decay. Our team will then choose the most appropriate treatment option, typically a dental filling.
Placing Your Restoration
Our team will first numb your tooth to keep you comfortable. Next, we will remove the decay and thoroughly clean the tooth. We prepare and apply the composite resin to the tooth, and will shape the tooth as the material cures beneath a light. Finally, we will polish the tooth for a brighter appearance. Polishing it also provides a smoother surface that is more difficult for plaque and tartar to adhere to.
To help reduce your risk of cavities down the road, be sure you brush and floss daily, and try to limit how many snacks and meals you have that contain lots of sugar and starch. You should also drink plenty of water, and see us for a checkup and cleaning visit once every six months. If you have any questions about how we treat tooth decay, then contact our team today to learn more.
Speak With Your Sheridan, WY Dentist About Restorative Dentistry
Don’t live with an aching tooth, come see us for treatment. To find out how we treat issues like tooth decay, then reach out to Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY at 307-672-7567.
