If a cavity has already formed when you see your dentist again, a restorative dental procedure will have to take place. Unfortunately, the damage from decay is permanent, which is why part of your care will involve the placement of a dental filling or dental crown. Fillings are the more conservative treatment option – while a crown envelops a tooth, the filling only covers the area where decay was removed. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we provide dental fillings that are made to look like your tooth structure. While this material is desirable because it can prevent changes to your smile, know that it can also help you keep your tooth safe as you continue to bite and chew over the years.
Will My Filling Really Blend In With My Surrounding Enamel?
Before a dental filling is placed, we can make time to carefully match the color of your enamel to the composite material used to restore it. We will only move forward after confirming that it is the right shade to blend in without issue. After being placed, it can be difficult to identify where your tooth structure ends and the restoration begins!
Placing A Tooth-Colored Filling
A tooth-colored filling is applied directly to the space where a cavity developed. Initially, the substance is in a liquid state. When it is administered to the tooth, it will harden and actually bond with your enamel to provide lasting support. The procedure creates little change to the tooth overall. Beyond removing the portion of enamel damaged by decay, the tooth structure is left intact. Once in position, a filling will keep you safe from infection while also providing stability so that you can bite and chew food without issues.
We Are Prepared To Fully Restore Your Tooth If You Have A Cavity
Cavity treatment will not always involve a dental filling. To treat a tooth with more severe decay, a crown can be required. This will be the case if damage is too serious to be addressed through the support of a filling, or when a root canal procedure has to take place to fully treat decay. We do offer crowns that imitate healthy enamel, so this does not require a change to your appearance.
Talk To Your Virginia Beach, VA Dentist About Cavity Treatment With A Tooth-Colored Filling
At Absolute Dental Care, patients who experience problems with tooth decay can have the damage to their enamel addressed with a dental filling. The filling, when placed, is able to support the surrounding tooth structure so that you can bite, chew, and speak without worrying over the health of the tooth. For more information, please contact your Virginia Beach, VA, dentist, Dr. Folck, by calling (757) 428-7440.
