If you have noticed your tooth hurts, then your toothache could be a sign that you actually need a restoration. With a composite resin dental filling, we can offer a holistic solution to cavities. In today’s blog, your Lake Orion, MI, dentist talks about placing a filling before the holidays arrive!
The Presence of a Cavity
What are the indicators of a cavity in a tooth? Once the decay reaches a more advanced state, you could experience sensitivity in your tooth when you eat or drink. Eventually, this could mean a toothache that doesn’t subside after a day or two. Once this happens, your decay is in a more advanced stage and treatment is crucial for avoiding infection and a higher risk of tooth loss. When you have pain in a tooth, let us know so we can examine your smile to see if you need a cavity. If we find one, we could offer a filling in one visit.
Help with a Filling
How do we tackle a cavity in only one visit? Our team will start the process with an exam. The procedure involves our team assessing the position and severity of your decay with distal x-rays. We then numb the tooth to ensure you stay comfortable as we remove the decay and then clean the tooth, and may etch portions of the outer surface. We then apply the metal-free composite resin, which we shade to blend with the tooth and offer a lifelike appearance. As the composite resin is then cured under a light, we will sculpt the tooth to ensure a natural appearance and a balanced bite. The last step is to polish the tooth to ensure a brighter appearance.
Using Your Dental Benefits
Even though we are approaching the holiday season, there is still time to see our team so we can tackle your toothache with a safe and holistic treatment option, a dental filling that blends with your smile. If you have any remaining dental benefits or remaining health savings account funds, then we can help you put them to proper use before the year comes to a close! You deserve a healthy and beautiful smile, and treatment that is safe for all ages, so reach out today for an exam. We can start you on the path to greet 2026 with the smile you deserve!
Lake Orion Family Dentistry Talks About Treating Tooth Decay
We want to help you enjoy results that look good and blend with your smile, so you avoid reprieve from discomfort and the risk of an infection tooth! To find out more about treating cavities in only one visit, or to schedule an appointment, call Lake Orion Family Dentistry in Lake Orion, MI at (248)693-6213.
