Cavities are both preventable and treatable! It’s best to treat them quickly, so they don’t evolve into a larger problem. Not only can cavities cause persistent pain that reduces your quality of life, but they can also permanently damage your teeth, eventually leading to tooth and bone loss.
Dream Dental is dedicated to providing you with the smile of your dreams. You deserve healthy, happy teeth that enable you to do and be everything you want. To make that happen, our general dentist doesn’t just offer best-practice dental care, but our team also ensures that you receive accessible, high-end service. You deserve to feel safe, seen, and taken care of. That’s the dream dental experience.
Dental fillings are a type of sealant applied to teeth that have been damaged by tooth decay. The process of applying a filling would look something like this:
Composite fillings are becoming the standard for many dental offices. They are tooth-colored fillings that closely adhere to the tooth in a way that metal and amalgam fillings cannot. All forms of cavity fillings are effective in treating and protecting against tooth decay; however, gold and amalgam fillings come with risks that composite doesn’t have, including:
While gold and amalgam fillings last longer than composite, they are also not suitable for some demographics, including pregnant women and people with metal allergies. If you’re uncertain about which kind of dental filling would be best for you, please talk with a member of our team. We can assess your preferences and health risks to come to the right decision.
The length of the procedure will vary. More severe cavities may take longer to treat and fill. However, you can generally expect your appointment to last anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour.
Ideally, your filling will continue to protect your tooth for years to come. Here’s how long they last per the material we use:
If you notice that an old filling is loose, cracked, or lost, please visit our emergency dentist. We can examine your tooth to make sure that infection hasn’t returned, root out any existing decay, and re-fill them with the material of your choice.
The best way to prevent tooth decay and maintain healthy fillings is to keep a strong dental hygiene routine. We can help with that by routinely examining and cleaning your teeth. We want to give your mouth the best shot at a long, comfortable, and beautiful life. Allow our family dentist in Winter Haven to keep your entire family free of cavities. We speak Spanish and offer online booking and paperwork options, so making an appointment isn’t a hassle.
Schedule today by booking online or calling 863-508-2565.
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