For decades cavity repair has meant having an unsightly metal filling in your teeth. Tooth decay is the most common medical concern in the United States. Due to this, dental technology worked to find effective but cosmetically pleasing solutions for correcting cavities. BlueJay Family Dental provides options for addressing cavities that are both effective and leave you with a natural-looking smile.
Dental Fillings Are Best For Restoring Cavities
Fillings continue to be the most effective method available for correcting tooth decay that doesn’t require extraction. This approach does more than simply hide the cavity; they eliminate tooth decay and protect against future decay. This is accomplished by using special materials to seal the cavity, restore tooth function, and restore the appearance of your smile. At the end, you’ll have a beautiful, functional tooth that doesn’t need to be extracted.
Getting a filling has been something many people have been hesitant to do. This is often due to their experiences with amalgams. Amalgams represent a common form of filling material created from an alloy of various metals. The alloy itself has a silvery appearance that is difficult to mistake for being a real tooth. Composite dental fillings are effective at reducing these concerns as they can be closely matched to your natural tooth color.
Composite fillings can be used to address:
- Tooth decay
- Chipped teeth
- Cracked teeth
How To Know If A Dental Filling Is Needed
If you’re having pain or sensitivity in your teeth, you may be in need of a filling. This sensitivity will often appear when eating foods high in sugar. You may also encounter this concern with foods that are very hot or very cold. These kinds of experiences indicate that your sensitive dental pulp may be exposed. Cavities, chips, cracks, and tooth decay can often be addressed through the use of fillings. With composite dental fillings, you’ll also be restoring the appearance of your smile.
What You’ll Experience When Receiving A Dental Filling
Receiving a filling is a straightforward procedure and is the most common dental procedure performed in the United States.
- Isolation – Dental dams will be put in place to prevent saliva from wetting the working area.
- Removal – Existing decay will be eliminated painlessly using Solea Laser Dentistry.
- Prepping – A solution will be used to treat the surface of the tooth to make it easier for the filling to bond to it.
- Filling, Shaping, And Finishing – After applying the filling layer by layer, all excess material will be removed. The filling will be shaped, polished, and smoothed.
Call BlueJay Family Dental Today!
If you’re concerned that you’re experiencing symptoms indicating the presence of cavities, call our office for an appointment today. We’ll schedule an exam and consultation to get you started. We look forward to seeing you at our Council Bluffs, IA office!