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Improve Your Smile With Composite Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings are made of porcelain, which is a mixture of plastic and glass that not only looks good but is also better for your teeth. Today’s tooth-colored filling materials physically attach or bond to natural tooth surfaces.
Tooth-colored fillings are strong, yet flexible. They absorb and transfer force when you chew, just like natural teeth. A composite (tooth-colored) filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, etc. The decayed or affected portion of the tooth will be removed and then filled with a composite filling.
Because composite fillings are tooth-colored, they can be closely matched to the color of existing teeth and are more aesthetically suited for use in front teeth or the more visible areas of the teeth. Composite fillings may not be permanent and may someday have to be replaced. They are very durable, and will last many years, giving you a long lasting, beautiful smile.
If you're considering fillings, give Brostowitz Family Dentistry a call today. CareCredit is accepted as a payment option.
Some Reasons for Composite Fillings
- Chipped teeth
- Closing space between two teeth
- Cracked or broken teeth
- Decayed teeth
- Worn teeth
Fillings Custom-Made for Your Smile
Composite fillings are usually placed in one appointment. While the tooth is numb, your dentist will remove decay as necessary. The space will then be thoroughly cleaned and carefully prepared before the new filling is placed. If the decay was near the nerve of the tooth, a special medication will be applied for added protection. The composite filling will then be precisely placed, shaped, and polished, restoring your tooth to its original shape and function.
Root Canals Treatment -
Treating Problems With Your Tooth's Nerves
Root canal treatment, also called endodontics, is a set of specialized procedures designed to treat problems of the soft nerve tissue inside the tooth. While it’s often stereotyped as an unusually painful treatment, in most cases the procedure is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. It’s actually one of the most effective ways of soothing tooth pain.
A root canal procedure becomes necessary when infection or inflammation develops in the pulp tissue of the tooth. Pulp tissue consists of blood vessels, connective tissue and nerve cells — which explains why intense pain can always be a risk during a procedure. In time, the pain may go away… at least temporarily. Without any treatment, however, the infection will not disappear. It can lead to a dental abscess and may even contribute to systemic problems in other parts of the body.
If you're feeling pain in your tooth, don't delay! Contact Brostowitz Family Dentistry to schedule your treatment. Same-day and emergency appointments are usually available.
How Do You Know That You Need a Root Canal?
Sometimes, the pain you feel makes it an obvious need. If you feel constant and severe pain and pressure in your mouth, or noticeable swelling and extreme sensitivity in your gums, then it’s clear you need an evaluation and treatment as soon as possible.
Another symptom of pulp tissue damage is sharp pain when you bite down on food. Lingering pain after eating foods that are really hot or really cold is also an indication of potential trouble. If any of these symptoms arise, you need to have an examination as soon as possible.
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