how-a-dental-filling-protects-your-toothEven a small cavity, once it has taken shape, will do irreversible harm to your tooth. Your dentist has no choice but to excise the decay that has formed on your tooth. In order to address that loss of material, a dental filling can be placed. The presence of a filling can offset the loss of support from removed enamel, so you can continue to bite and chew as normal with the tooth. In addition to protecting the tooth, a filling made with composite resin can retain a more natural appearance.

The Cosmetic Effect Of A Dental Filling

How should you expect your tooth to look after having a dental filling placed? Because your dentist will use composite resin to construct your filling, the cosmetic impact of this restorative dental procedure will be minimal. In fact, this material’s capacity to mimic your tooth structure is sufficient to make it useful in cosmetic dental work. Your composite resin filling can match the texture and color of your tooth, so your restorative care is discreet.

Not Every Cavity Treatment Will End With A Dental Filling

A dental filling can provide excellent support after a smaller cavity has been addressed. So what happens if you suffer a more severe cavity? Sometimes, the amount of work required for restorative care leaves your tooth needing more than the support a filling provides. For instance, if you have a cavity that infiltrates your pulp, and demands a root canal procedure, you will need a dental crown. The crown totally surrounds your tooth, offering more significant protection.

Visit Our Office in Baxter, MN!

Dr. Clinton L. Roberts and the friendly staff at Greenhaven Family Dental are happy to help you maintain a healthy and beautiful smile with a comprehensive approach to general dentistry. With years of training and experience in dental sleep medicine, Dr. Roberts is also adept at helping patients treat snoring and sleep apnea so they can rest more easily (and quietly). To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, call our office in Baxter, MN, today at (218) 454-0523. We proudly welcome patients from Brainerd, Little Falls, Staples, Crosby-Ironton-Deerwood, and all surrounding communities.