When it comes to oral health complications, the second biggest concern tends to involve how natural a restoration will look, right behind improvement of function. Indeed, the fear of tooth loss is enough to encourage excellent preventive care habits for some individuals, but there is an unspoken population of individuals that may experience some form of decay or infection that choose not to seek assistance for fear that their procedure will cause an uneven, glaring discrepancy. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI dentist will take a look at the process of removing decay in its early stages, and how a composite filling can render lifelike results.
Added Reinforcement
Decay – like many major dental concerns – begins to become a problem when the oral bacteria present in your smile seek refuge and continue to wreak havoc on your grin. In other words, they tend to. Thrive in the hard-to-reach areas of the mouth, and if they are permitted to remain, they will continue to secrete harmful acids that aid in the breakdown of your natural teeth.
In most cases, the earliest form of this problem presents itself as a cavity, or a hole in the tooth. While cavities can be managed relatively simply, bear in mind that time will only cause your situation to worsen, eventually resulting in the need for a more extensive procedure such as a root canal or even an extraction. When you receive a filling in a timely manner, however, your dentist will carefully remove the infected portions of a structure and apply a composite resin to the hole for reinforcement. For more information about this process, contact our team today.
A Tooth-Colored Solution
One of the major benefits of advanced technology is the ability to move away from traditional metal fillings and toward a more natural-looking approach through the use of composite resin. A composite resin dental filling affords the ability to have the material shade-matched to the exact hue of your grin in order to provide a near seamless appearance. Once the correct color has been achieved, your dentist will place the filling and shape it to ensure an even distribution without holes or access points for bacteria, then harden the material utilizing a special light.
Enjoying Your Smile
While restoring your oral function and strength of your smile is the top goal of a dental restoration, having the ability to customize your treatment to address cosmetic needs as well is an added plus. Reach out to our team today to learn your options and receive a treatment that is right for you.
Schedule Your Appointment
For more information about restorative dentistry or to schedule your appointment with our team, contact Advanced Dental Concepts in Auburn Hills, MI by calling 248-852-1820 today.
