What are white fillings?
may be able to tell you have had dental work.
Why are dental fillings important?
Fillings are vital to stopping the progression of tooth decay. Since your teeth do not heal themselves, professional dental care is necessary to prevent the spread of cavities and avoid more complicated dental issues. An untreated cavity can lead to an internally infected tooth or a dental abscess, which may require a . Severe tooth decay may even result in tooth root cracking, which requires tooth extraction.
Our Lake Orion dentist, Dr. Greenfield, can address the tooth infection by removing bacteria and diseased tooth structure. The filling builds back the tooth structure lost from the cavity and strengthens the tooth.
How do I know if I need a filling?
Although there are some signs of cavities like toothache, , not all symptoms of tooth decay are noticeable to the patient. That’s why dental checkups are important for detecting tooth decay early. Using diagnostic techniques, such as taking dental X-rays, our Lake Orion dentist can spot even the earliest signs of cavities.
White Fillings in Lake Orion
For more information about white fillings and other beautiful restorative dentistry options, call our at 2448-693-6213.
