You can feel fully confident in your appearance at the time you learn you have a cavity. After all, decay can form on a portion of your tooth that is harder to see. It can also be caught in its early stages during a routine dental exam, at which point you may have no idea that something is wrong. If you find yourself in this situation, you can feel some concern over the possibility that treatment will negatively affect the way you look. How worried should you be about the cosmetic effect of restorative dental treatment? At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can provide cavity care without making unwanted changes to your smile.
You May Not Realize That A Cavity Has Already Formed
A cavity can actually form before you realize that something is wrong. This is one reason why it is a good idea to keep regular dental exams scheduled, even when you have no doubts or concerns about your oral health. At our practice, we can alert you to any signs of decay that need to be treated. By addressing them, we can take care of your oral health by preventing decay from spreading and doing more harm. We can also discuss treatment options that restore the health of your tooth without changing what it looks like.
Receiving A Custom Filling Or Crown
Why do some patients receive dental fillings while others receive dental crowns? The different approaches to treatment allow us to better respond to different degrees of dental damage. For a cavity that we catch in time, we can use a more conservative dental filling, something that only requires changes to the area of your tooth where the cavity formed. It is important to confirm that your tooth is strong enough to stay in good condition with only a filling in place. If it is not, we can instead move forward with treatment with a dental crown. A custom crown will cap your tooth. For both restorations, we can provide long-term protection while still preserving your appearance.
Tips For Better Cavity Prevention
Better cavity prevention is important – even if your smile can remain attractive after treatment, decay is doing permanent harm to your enamel! Regular dental exams are important for your overall goal of preserving your appearance and oral health. While these visits, and the dental cleanings that we include, are important, they should be supplemented by quality daily care. Make sure you thoroughly clean your teeth each day, and that you limit the exposure your teeth have to sugary and acidic products.
Talk To Your Virginia Beach, VA Dentist’s Office About Cavity Treatment
Our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office is here to help if you need a cavity treatment. To find out more about how we can support you, please call Absolute Dental Care at (757) 428-7440.
