What is a Tooth Filling?
A dental filling is a way to restore a tooth damaged by decay back to its normal function and shape. Typically, a dentist will detect decay and determine if tooth fillings are needed during your annual dental exam. You may also experience pain or sensitivity if you have a cavity. This is because decay destroys part of a tooth, resulting in the inner nerves of the tooth becoming exposed. In addition to the initial pain or sensitivity, ongoing decay compromises the tooth’s structural integrity and if untreated can lead to further infection and more severe dental problems.
When you make an appointment at Saratoga Family Dentistry to have your cavity filled, our experienced dentist will remove the decayed tooth material, clean the affected area, and then will fill the cavity with the filling material. It is important to close off the spaces in your teeth to prevent bacteria from entering further. This also helps prevent any additional decay of the tooth.
Once the filling is complete, the functionality of the damaged tooth is restored.
If you think you may have a cavity and need a tooth filling, it is best to consult with your dentist and get an examination right away. Contact Saratoga Family Dentistry today to schedule your appointment!
Cracked Your Filling? We Can Repair It
Over time, it is possible that tooth fillings may loosen, crack, or fall out. These situations are rarely an emergency, but it can be painful because the exposed tooth tissue is often sensitive to pressure, air, as well as hot and cold temperatures. In some cases, a filling may become loose due to decay that may have developed underneath it. The decay can cause the tooth to change shape and as a result, the filling may not fit the tooth properly as it once did. It is best to not delay taking care of the broken filling.
If you live in Saratoga Springs, NY or the nearby areas and need to schedule a dentist appointment to address a cracked or broken tooth filling, do not hesitate to reach out to Saratoga Family Dentistry.
