As much as we try to prevent it, tooth decay happens. Luckily, we can perform a relatively simple treatment to stop decay before it spreads, keeping your smile perfect: Composite Fillings.
Dental Restorations in Cincinnati, OH
Tooth-Colored Composite Fillings
Tooth Decay Is a Serious Matter
One of the most common preventable diseases among adults and children worldwide is tooth decay. Here’s how it happens:
Bacteria in the mouth eat the sugars and refined carbohydrates from our food. As a result, they produce acids that break down hard outer tooth enamel. This creates holes, allowing the bacteria to go deeper into the softer, more sensitive tissues underneath. As the bacteria multiply, they produce more and more tooth-destroying acids, further compromising the tooth’s integrity.
If tooth decay goes unchecked, it can eat away most of the tooth’s structure, infecting the nerve tissue at the center and spreading to other teeth. The bacteria can also get below the gum line, causing inflammation and infection.
With good oral hygiene and routine dental examinations, you have the power to prevent tooth decay from ravaging your smile!
Composite Fillings in Cincinnati, OH
When tooth decay does occur, we are here with composite fillings to stop it in its tracks. A filling is a restorative treatment that strengthens compromised teeth by filling in the space with a safe, durable tooth-colored composite material.
Benefits of Composite Fillings
Composite fillings use adhesive technology to bond to the tooth, allowing your dentist to keep most of the healthy tooth structure intact. They are also mercury free, making them safer than traditional metal fillings.
With a composite filling in place, your tooth will be restored to full function. Because the composite material matches the tooth enamel perfectly, you cannot see the filling when you smile or open your mouth wide.
Composite fillings are the perfect restorative and cosmetic solution for tooth decay!
The Conover Family Dentistry team is your trusted ally in the battle against tooth decay. Schedule an appointment today to learn more about natural-appearing restorations like composite fillings.