Do you have a toothache, one that doesn’t subside after a day? If so, then you need to seek treatment. A cavity could lead to discomfort, and lack of treatment could leave teeth vulnerable to infections. In today’s blog, your Virginia Beach, VA, dentist talks about treating the causes of your toothaches with a natural-looking composite resin dental filling.
The Causes of Tooth Decay
How does a tooth develop a cavity? The outside of the teeth is coated in enamel, a strong protective layer that prevents exposure to harmful oral bacteria. But when a diet high in sugar and starch, combined with infrequent or improper brushing and flossing habits combine to create plaque buildup this could weaken and erode the enamel, allowing tooth decay to form. Likewise, an injury to your tooth or chronic teeth grinding could lead to cavities as well. Warning signs could include toothaches and tooth sensitivity that doesn’t subside. When you experience discomfort, you need a filling before your tooth becomes infected and you risk the stability of your smile!
Placing A Lifelike Dental Filling
Placing a filling only takes one visit, and helps put a stop to your pain and prevents the onset of infection or abscessed tooth. To begin, we will numb the tooth and then gently remove all decay. We may etch the outer surfaces too. Our team then prepares the filling material, a composite resin that we shade to blend with your tooth. We apply this in several years, and sculpt the tooth as the composite resin cures beneath a special light. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance. In one visit, we stop your decay and safeguard your tooth. The same material is also used in dental bonding procedures, so we can close gaps between teeth, reshape malformed teeth, and also repair minor damage or mask teeth stains.
How to Prevent Cavities
You and your family can also take action to fight tooth decay. For example, you can brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, and also floss each evening, which removes the particles that could feed bacteria and lead to plaque buildup and decay. Likewise, you can cut back on foods and drinks high in sugar and starch. Finally, be sure you make time to see our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months, so we can watch for the first signs of trouble and offer treatment, often before you experience discomfort.
Talk To Your Virginia Beach, VA Dentist About Dental Fillings!
With restorative dental care, we can address the factors behind your aching teeth. To find out more about how we can place fillings to treat your cavities, then contact Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA at 757-428-7440.
