REASONS FOR DENTAL FILLINGS

At our dental office, conducting a dental filling procedure is not a rarity. On a daily basis, we are using the dental filling process to save many of our patients’ teeth and enabling them to continue on to the best oral health they can achieve. Cavities are not an indictment on a person’s oral habits. Sometimes a cavity just happens, despite the consistency and diligence of a patient’s good oral habits. For many of our patients, here are some of the most common reasons why they have had to have dental fillings:

Cavities

As we discussed, dental fillings are most commonly used to cover areas of a tooth that has been affected by a cavity. If a cavity has not spread too far or too deep, our dentists are able to remove the cavity completely and leave the remainder of the healthy tooth intact. After the cavity has been removed, those areas are then filled with either silver, porcelain, or composite resin dental filling.

Chipped or Broken Tooth

If a patient suffers a chipped or broken tooth, then time is of the essence. At Magnolia Dental, we ensure our patient receives the best treatment to ensure the chip or break doesn’t spread further. The area is secured and strengthened by the strong filling. The area is also protected from any possible cavity that may infect the open area.

Dental Structure

Dental fillings are important to establish the correct bite needed for teeth to function properly. The fillings can help restore a person’s bite or fill in areas that have been affected by chips or grinding.

DO YOU NEED DENTAL FILLING?

At our Magnolia City area dental office, we have seen patients suffer from all the problems that require dental fillings. This simple dental procedure has saved teeth for countless patients and has also saved patients financially. Catching these problems before they worsen ensures that you won’t have to undergo more invasive and extensive dental procedures, like root canal, dental crowns, or dental implants. If you have cavities or have a chipped or fractured tooth, then contact our dental office at 281-972-5958 and schedule your appointment today.