DENTAL FILLINGS
At Schwerer Dental Care, we want you and your family to have healthy smiles. That’s why we provide high-quality dental fillings to treat cavities.
Do you have cavities that need treatment? Schedule an appointment today!
What Are Cavities?
A
cavity
is an area of damage or decay on your tooth. When you don’t follow a thorough oral hygiene routine, bacteria stick to your teeth and create an acid that eats through your enamel. This is how cavities get started. If you don’t get your cavities treated by a dentist, they will get bigger and can lead to severe tooth decay, infections, and even tooth loss.
Signs of a Cavity
When a cavity first starts to form, you may not notice any symptoms. As it gets bigger, you may experience:
Persistent toothache
Pain when eating or drinking
Increased sensitivity to temperature
White spots on your teeth (early stages)
Brown or black stains on your teeth (later stages)
If you notice any of these symptoms, call Schwerer Dental Care at (772) 692-2237
to schedule an appointment with our friendly team.
Cavity Treatment
The standard treatment for cavities is a dental filling. There are several different types of materials we can use for fillings, including:
- A tooth-colored composite resin
- Standard silver amalgam
- Ceramic or porcelain
In general, our expert dentists will treat your cavity by first removing the decayed sections of your tooth and cleaning out the cavity. Once the cavity is prepared, we will fill it in using one of the materials listed above. After the cavity is filled, we will smooth and polish the filling.
Once the procedure is finished, your tooth will be protected from further decay so long as you maintain a good oral hygiene routine and come back to see us at least twice a year for checkups!
