Fillings
Natural-Looking Restorations
Effective Dental Fillings to Save Your Teeth
Maintaining good overall health is dependent on having healthy teeth. Unfortunately, teeth can deteriorate over time, leading to problems with both function and appearance. Dental fillings are a common solution for issues like cavities, cracks, or wear caused by misuse, helping to restore affected teeth.
Whether you are struggling with teeth damaged from nail biting, a painful cavity in one of your canines, or a chipped tooth from an accident, our dental team in Greenville, TX is prepared to offer assistance and support.
How Do I Know If I Need a Dental Filling?
If you are feeling any discomfort or sensitivity in a specific area of your tooth, it may be a sign of tooth decay. This warning sign can help both you and your dentist identify potential issues like a cavity, a cracked tooth, or excessive tooth wear. To determine if you have a cavity, we will perform various tests, including visual assessment, probing/palpation, and X-rays. These tests will allow us to diagnose the problem and develop a treatment plan. For minor cavities, we may recommend monitoring the situation. However, if the cavity is severe, causing pain, or located in a hard-to-reach area, a filling is usually advised.
During a filling procedure, the decayed part of the tooth is removed, and a filling is placed to fill the hole in your tooth, providing protection against further decay.
Dental Filling Procedure
After administering local anesthesia, our dentist will ensure that the area is fully numb. Once the quick injection is done, you will feel complete relief from any pain! Prior to moving forward, any decayed tooth structure or old filling will be removed by thoroughly cleaning out the tooth cavity. Once the dental filling is expertly crafted, it will be placed into the cavity to provide a strong shield to protect your tooth from potential decay. Following that, the dentist will carefully polish the filling to ensure a smooth and properly shaped surface. Additionally, a bite test will be performed to confirm that the new filling aligns correctly with the teeth on the opposite side.
