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Information and education are the keys to good health. Just as we believe in continuing education for ourselves, we recommend that our patients learn about their dental health. We are always happy to discuss your care with you, and we will never perform a procedure until you’ve been informed about the procedure we are treating and have given us your approval to proceed.
If you have a question, take a look at this selection of questions we are often asked about our practice, the services we offer, and dentistry in general. If your question isn’t answered here or if you need more information, you are always welcome to give us a call or send us an email using our convenient online form.
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A dental cavity in Royal Oak, MI puts your tooth at risk for fracture or the need for extraction, which is why treating tooth decay sooner rather than later is the best course.
The process for filling a tooth requires a dental checkup and x-rays, if needed. In many cases, the decayed spot hides between teeth, which makes x-rays necessary for diagnosis. If your dentist does find a cavity, we schedule you for treatment either the same day or soon.
The filling process itself can take anywhere from 10 minutes to half an hour, depending on the size and location of the cavity. In any case, we anesthetize the treatment area—meaning you may notice a little pressure or work being done, but it will not be painful. Then, while the area is numb, your dentist clears away the decay and fills your tooth with a tooth-colored filling.
Sometimes, your dentist will recommend a custom tooth crown for large cavities as opposed to a filling. This provides more support to a tooth that may have been weakened because of the cavity size.
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If you have a tooth cavity, your Royal Oak dentist treats the issue to restore your tooth to health. This requires a dental visit, diagnosis, and the actual filling.
In most cases, you will not know you have a dental cavity. Typically, they start small and can be located between teeth or close to the gumline. As the cavity grows, you may notice a brown spot on the tooth or tooth pain and sensitivity.
The best ways to avoid tooth cavities and the pain of decay are to brush and floss regularly and visit your dentist on time for dental checkups and teeth cleanings. It’s also helpful to avoid foods and snacks that are acidic or contain a lot of sugar.
If you are diagnosed with a cavity, your dentist numbs your gum in that area and clears away the decay gently. Afterward, we fill and seal it with a tooth-colored filling.
It is normal to feel mild soreness or discomfort for a day or two following dental treatment, but this is typically mild and easily treated with Ibuprofen or a similar store-bought pain reliever. However, if you experience severe pain and swelling, we want you to contact our dental office as soon as possible.
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Tooth decay will only worsen without intervention, so contact us to schedule your next exam.
Patients prefer our tooth-colored fillings in Royal Oak, MI, because they are aesthetically pleasing and offer unique benefits.
Although they cost a little extra, resin fillings (or tooth-colored fillings) have several advantages over metal fillings.
Besides being aesthetically pleasing, tooth-colored fillings offer the following benefits:
- They are the same color as your tooth, so nobody can tell you have fillings.
- They bond to your tooth from the inside, actually making it stronger.
- They don't expand and contract like metal fillings can.
- They don't contain any mercury.
Of course, the American Dental Association has deemed the mercury in silver fillings safe. However, many patients feel more at ease with a mercury-free restoration. As a result, some patients opt to remove their silver fillings and replace them with our tooth-colored option.
In addition to filling cavities, composite resin fillings can conceal various tooth flaws affordably, including tooth discoloration, chips, small gaps between teeth, and minor shape issues.
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Do you have old silver fillings in need of replacement? Are you considering cosmetic dentistry to conceal a few tooth flaws? Reach out to a team member today to arrange your consultation with the dentist.
Our dental office serves all areas, including Royal Oak, Clawson, and beyond.