When your dentist takes care of a cavity, they make sure the tooth in question still has support to handle biting and chewing pressures by placing a restoration. The dental restoration you receive needs to keep a tooth safe from the regular forces placed on it, as well as from potential future infections. How do you know what kind of restoration you will receive? The amount of decay your tooth goes through will dictate what is placed on it. For smaller amounts of decay, a dental filling can be the appropriate solution. However, in cases where a tooth has suffered a larger amount of damage, a dental crown can be more suited to the job of offering long-term support.
Making Sure Your Tooth Has The Support It Needs After A Cavity Is Removed
Unfortunately, a cavity’s damage to a tooth is permanent. Because of this, restorative dental work to take care of decay requires the placement of a filling or crown. A filling will occupy that portion of your tooth lost to a cavity. The composite resin fillings your dentist provides will bond directly to your tooth structure, ensuring an exceptional degree of support. A crown will be placed over the visible part of a tooth. This fuller support can be needed if a cavity has done more damage than a filling can responsibly address. Crowns are also useful in restoring teeth that have suffered physical damage. If you need to replace a lost tooth, you can have a crown placed on a dental implant.
The Cosmetic Effect Of Your Restoration
The composite resin material used to make dental fillings can match the color and texture of teeth, so their presence will not be disruptive to your smile. You can also talk to your dentist about receiving a crown made from esthetic materials, so its presence does not interfere with how you look.
Talk To Magnolia Family Dental If You Need A Cavity Treatment
At Magnolia Family Dental, you can look forward to a cavity treatment that will keep your tooth in good condition, and avoid having a negative impact on your smile. To learn more about the restorative care we provide, schedule a visit with Dr. Emily Johnson by calling Magnolia Family Dental in Kirkwood/St. Louis, MO, today at 314-822-4521.
