Cavities can form in smiles of all ages, and without treatment the teeth could develop infection and risk being lost. But our team can help kids and adults alike enjoy a lifelike solution to tooth decay. In today’s blog, your Londonderry, NH, dentist talks about how we place our natural-looking dental fillings.
The Presence of Tooth Decay
How do you know if you have a cavity that needs to be treated? If you attend checkup visits every six months, then our team can likely spot trouble in the earliest stages of demineralization. At this point, we offer treatment before you experience discomfort in many cases. However, if you begin to notice your tooth hurts and this pain and sensitivity doesn’t subside after a day or two, this could mean the potential presence of a cavity. You should schedule a visit so we can examine your tooth and pinpoint the position and assess the overall severity of your cavity. From there, we can offer care, often in only one visit with a dental filling.
Placing a Dental Filling
How do we place a filling once we discover the presence of a cavity? Our team will start by numbing the tooth to ensure you feel comfortable as we remove decay and place the filling. If you have special needs or anxiety that make undergoing care difficult, we could discuss sedation. Our team will remove decay from the tooth and then clean it thoroughly. We may etch the outer surfaces in some cases too. Next, we apply the metal-free composite resin filling material, which is biocompatible and shaded to blend with your tooth. Once in place, we will sculpt and mold the tooth as the material cures under a light. The last step is to polish the tooth, which offers a brighter and more natural appearance. In one visit, we take on your decay and offer lifelike results.
Steps for Avoiding Cavities
Our team would love to help you and your family avoid the onset of tooth decay completely. We recommend you see us every six months for a checkup and cleaning, so we can monitor your smile and remove the harmful buildup that can weaken enamel and make cavities possible. You can schedule your first visit of 2025 now! We also recommend that you brush for two minutes when you wake up and then again before going to bed. Each session should take two minutes. Be sure you use a fluoride toothpaste too! Also, make time to floss every evening, as this removes what a toothbrush cannot reach.
Schedule An Appointment for Restorative Dentistry
Our team wants to help you enjoy a solution for tooth decay that looks natural too. You can schedule an appointment with the team at My Dentist in Londonderry, NH, today by calling 603-965-3407.
