601 South Ferguson Pkwy Suite 300, Anna, TX 75409
Regain Your Well-being Through Dental Structure Restoration
Maintaining good overall health hinges on healthy teeth, yet they can deteriorate over time, leading to functional and aesthetic concerns. Dental fillings are essential for addressing issues like cavities, cracks, or wear due to misuse, effectively restoring affected teeth. Whether it's damage from nail-biting, a painful cavity in a canine tooth, or a chipped tooth from an accident, our dentist stands ready to offer assistance and care.
When Do You Need A Dental Filling?
If you notice discomfort or sensitivity in a particular area of your tooth, it might signal tooth decay, alerting both you and your dentist to potential issues like cavities, cracked teeth, or excessive wear. To assess for cavities, we perform various tests, including but not limited to:
- Visual examination
- Probing/palpation
- X-rays
These tests guide the diagnosis and treatment plan. Minor cavities may warrant a watchful approach. However, severe cavities causing pain or located in challenging areas often require a filling.
During the filling procedure, the decayed portion of the tooth is removed, and a filling is applied to fill the cavity, providing protection against future decay.
Post-Dental Filling: What You Can Anticipate
- After administering local anesthesia, your dentist will make sure the area is completely numb. Once the swift injection is over, you will experience total relief from any discomfort.
- Prior to moving forward, any decayed tooth structure or old filling will be removed by meticulously cleaning the tooth cavity.
- Once the dental filling is expertly crafted, it will be placed into the cavity to shield your tooth from potential decay. The dentist will then meticulously polish the filling to ensure a smooth and correctly shaped surface.
- Furthermore, a bite test will be performed to confirm that the new filling aligns properly with the teeth on the opposing side.
