When a cavity forms in your smile, this could lead to toothache and without treatment, an infection could form that threatens tooth stability! But we can help, and we can do so with a lifelike appearance. In today’s blog, your team, at Grinnell Street Dental talks about stopping toothaches with a metal-free dental filling in Sheridan, WY.
The Link Between Tooth Decay and Toothaches
How does a cavity form and cause pain in your tooth? The outside of your tooth is coated in a thin enamel, which is very strong and protects the tooth’s sensitive interior from bacteria. But when a tooth is injured or factors like plaque buildup weaken enamel, this could expose these sensitive areas to bacteria. Cavities then form, which will grow in severity unless addressed. You could experience tooth sensitivity when you eat or drink, or an ache that grows in severity with time. But our team can help with a lifelike and metal-free filling, stopping your toothache.
Our Metal-Free Dental Fillings
Instead of using metal, we opt for a composite resin that is metal-free and safe for all ages. The composite resin can be shaded to blend with the tooth and offer a natural appearance. This also bonds with the tooth structure for a long-lasting restoration, protecting your smile from tooth pain and infection.
Placement involves our team numbing the tooth to ensure you stay comfortable as we remove decay from the tooth and clean it thoroughly. We then prepare and apply the composite resin to the tooth in several layers. As we sculpt and mold the tooth for a balanced bite, we will cure the composite resin with a special light. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance. In one visit, we can stop toothaches with a metal-free dental filling.
Preventing Cavities
In addition to stopping toothaches with a metal-free dental filling, we could offer preventive care to help limit the risk of tooth decay happening down the road. For example, we could offer children treatments like fluoride to dental sealants to lower their risk of cavities for months or even years to come. For all ages, we could clean the teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup before this weakens and erodes enamel, and we can discuss better home care habits, like proper brushing and flossing and avoiding too much sugar.
If you want to see us for a metal-free filling or if you have an aching tooth, reach out today.
Grinnell Street Dental Offers Lifelike Dental Restorations
Our team wants to help you enjoy relief from aching teeth, avoiding infection too. If you need to see us for a metal-free dental restoration, then call our team at Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY today at (307) 672-7567.
