Getting Serious About Dental Fillings

If you feel like the first person in the world that has ever left our practice with what feels like a million questions then you’re being too hard on yourself. This is a common occurrence, particularly after we have suggested a treatment like a dental filling to fix your tooth. Unfortunately, you may not know where to look for answers. Do yourself a favor, consider the information we have to offer and bring any additional inquiries to our attention during your next visit.

Questions and Answers: Fillings

Question: Will a filling hurt? I want to take care of my smile but I’m afraid.

Answer: No, your filling will be nice and comfortable. Before we repair your tooth, we want you to feel at ease. We will use local anesthetic, so the tooth in question and the tissue surrounding it is numb.

Question: I’ve had a dental filling before and I know it feels okay but I’m nervous anyway. What can I do?

Answer: This is completely fine. We understand that may patients deal with dental anxiety even after repeated good experiences with dental care. If you are worried that your tissues will not become numb enough of if you’re simply battling anxiety that is keeping you from scheduling your visit, speak with us about sedation. We offer laughing gas and oral sedation, so you can experience tranquility while you receive your filling.

Question: What happens if I just don’t schedule my dental filling? Can’t I go through life with a cavity?

Answer: Your tooth may feel okay for a while but you cannot ignore the cavity for the rest of your life. You see, tooth decay is progressive. This means that the oral disease will not stop or heal – instead, it will steadily worsen. Schedule a dental filling, so you can avoid potential negative complications, such as a tooth infection.

ABOUT YOUR DALLAS, TX FAMILY DENTISTS:

Dr. Tran, Dr. Hoang, and the friendly, welcoming staff at Gentle Smiles will do everything possible to make you feel at home. Contact us today by calling 972-329-7645 (972-329-SMILE) to experience our compassionate, effective, and individualized care. We proudly serve patients from Dallas, TX, and all surrounding communities, including Mesquite, Balch Springs, Garland, and Seagoville.