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Restore Your Health by Fixing Your Tooth Structure
The overall health of an individual is significantly dependent on the health of their teeth. However, teeth can degrade over time, resulting in functional and aesthetic issues. Dental fillings are used to rectify problems like cavities, cracks, or damage due to improper use, thereby restoring the health of the affected teeth.
Our team is ready to assist and support you if you have damaged your teeth from nail-biting, have a painful cavity in a canine, or chipped a tooth in an accident.We specialize in providing comprehensive dental care, like white fillings Houston, to restore the health and beauty of your smile.
When Do You Need a Dental Filling?
Should you experience any discomfort or sensitivity in a specific part of your tooth, it could be a sign of tooth decay. This symptom serves as an alert for you and your dentist to possible issues such as a cavity, a cracked tooth, or excessive tooth wear. To determine whether you have a cavity, we will conduct several tests, among others.
- Visual assessment
- Probing/palpation
- X-rays
The examinations will result in a diagnosis and a plan for treatment. For small cavities, we may suggest a watchful waiting strategy. However, if the cavity is serious, painful, or situated in a difficult-to-access area, we typically advise a filling.
During a cavity treatment, the decayed portion of the tooth is first eliminated. Following this, a filling is inserted into the hole in the tooth, offering protection against additional decay.
Expectations After Receiving a Dental Filling
- Once the local anesthesia is applied, your dentist will ensure that the area is completely numb. After the quick injection is done, you will be completely free from any discomfort!
- Before we proceed, we will remove any decayed tooth structure or old filling by meticulously cleaning the tooth cavity.
- Once the dental filling is expertly made, it is placed into the cavity, offering a dependable barrier to safeguard your tooth from possible decay.
- Following the procedure, the dentist will carefully polish the filling to ensure a smooth and correctly shaped surface. Additionally, a bite test will be performed to confirm that the new filling aligns properly with the opposing teeth.
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