Once a cavity forms, you will need treatment that addresses irreversible harm to your tooth structure. At our Virginia Beach, VA dental practice, we can provide this with custom dental fillings and dental crowns that offer different kinds of support, including support for your appearance. A dental filling is useful when restoring a tooth affected by less severe decay. This kind of restoration only covers the space where your cavity developed and had to be removed. Because it only has to occupy this limited area, we can leave the remaining structure unchanged. You can improve your odds of receiving a more conservative cavity treatment by scheduling regular dental exams.
Why Does A Cavity Require A Restoration?
Any time your tooth experiences damage from a cavity, you will have to undergo restorative dental work that includes the placement of a permanent restoration. Why is permanent protection needed for a tooth after decay is removed? Unfortunately, while our enamel is remarkably strong, it is not capable of recovering from this degree of damage. To make sure you have the protection that you require, we will place a custom filling or crown, so you will not have to worry about your tooth’s vulnerable state causing new problems for you.
Placing Your Dental Filling To Restore Your Tooth
Once your dentist treats the area of your tooth structure affected by decay, you can receive your filling. We provide these restorations by applying a composite resin material to your enamel. The substance will bond to it once applied. As it hardens and adheres to your enamel, it creates a strong form of protection that will enable you to bite, and chew, and speak without concern for your oral health and well-being. You can also count on it to preserve your smile, as the material can match your tooth color and texture.
We Can Also Provide Treatments With Dental Crowns
When a cavity does more harm than we can treat with a dental filling, we will use a dental crown to provide the support that you require. A custom crown surrounds a tooth to provide full support. It will be secure enough to absorb pressure that is generated when you bite and chew, and it can be designed to fit in with your smile and offer cosmetic benefits!
Talk To Your Virginia Beach, VA Dentist About Receiving A Dental Filling
Through the placement of a custom dental filling or crown, we can make sure that your smile is fully and properly restored after you experience trouble with a cavity. If you would like to learn more about our restorative services, or if you have any other questions about what we can do for your smile, reach out to Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA at 757-428-7440.
