Tooth Fillings

Treating Cavities Before They Get Worse

When oral bacteria lurk in the hard-to-clean mouth areas, they can feed on food particles that become trapped between teeth. This causes them to produce a destructive acid that begins to eat away at your tooth’s healthy structure, resulting in the formation of a small hole known as a cavity. Unfortunately, this issue will only persist and worsen over time, so seeking restorative care sooner rather than later is always the best option when prioritizing your oral health. Though cavities are one of the most common maladies to affect teeth, fortunately, they are also one of the more easily treatable conditions with the help of a dental filling. 

Customized Treatment with Tooth-Colored Benefits

A filling will consist of carefully but thoroughly removing the decay from the tooth and cleaning the cavity. Utilizing a tooth-colored material–either composite resin or ceramic, depending on patient needs, goals, and dentist recommendation–your dentist will then fill the cavity and cure the material using a special light. This helps protect the cavity from harmful oral bacteria that could lead to more severe tooth infection as the restoration heals.

Cavities can be more than a nuisance, but the right tooth filling can help save your tooth and ensure that it remains safe from more extensive decay. Give our Pecan Tree Dental team a call at (972) 262-5111 to schedule your treatment today.