Are you as safe from cavities as you should be? If you are not taking your oral hygiene routine seriously and/or not committing to consistent dental exams, you are more likely to have problems with dental decay that result in permanent harm to your tooth structure. When a cavity forms, the infected area needs to be removed, but that removal will not lead to a natural recovery of your enamel. To address the permanent loss of this material, your Virginia Beach, VA dentist will provide a permanent restoration. The good news is that dental fillings are often effective as treatment, which means the healthy surrounding enamel is preserved.
What Will It Take To Protect Your Tooth When You Have A Cavity?
When a cavity forms, you will experience irreversible harm to your tooth structure. In order to treat you, the infected area will have to be removed, which means something will have to be done about this tissue loss. Fortunately, care with the right restoration can provide protection, and it can even preserve your appearance, as we use materials in treatment that match the appearance of healthy tooth enamel. A dental filling will provide the protection you need by covering the area affected by decay but leaving surrounding tissues unchanged.
Receiving Your Lifelike Dental Filling
A lifelike dental filling can protect your tooth structure without altering your smile. The material is applied to an area where your tooth has already had decayed tissues removed. After the application, the resin substance we use to provide lifelike fillings hardens to create a strong and lasting bond. The stability from this restoration is capable of maintaining your bite function, so you will not have to worry that your treatment will force you to change how you bite and chew.
Protecting A Tooth That Experiences More Severe Decay
If a larger cavity needs to be treated, you may not be a good candidate for treatment with a dental filling. Instead, you can receive a custom dental crown that fully surrounds the tooth and offers lasting protection. To make sure your crown fits properly, we can take careful measurements of your tooth and perform precise preparatory work. There are different types of materials used to create these restorations, including those that provide lifelike results that keep you happy with your appearance.
Talk To Your Virginia Beach, VA Dentist About Treatment With A Lifelike Dental Filling!
By addressing dental decay with the right restorative treatment, we can keep your tooth safe and provide valuable support while also preserving the way it looks. If you would like to find out more about how lifelike dental fillings can benefit patients, please reach out to Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA at 757-428-7440.
