We will begin your restorative treatment by establishing comfort. This usually includes the use of a local anesthetic to numb the tooth and surrounding oral tissues. However, if you feel particularly anxious or require additional numbing, we also offer sedation – please ask us about your options.
Your cavity is a small hole in your tooth where your tissue has decayed and continues to decay. We will remove the diseased tissues from the tooth. Fortunately, this will stop the progression of the disease once we complete the filling, so your tooth is fully restored.
Once the decayed tissue and debris has been completely removed from your cavity, we will move forward with your dental filling by placing composite (a synthetic acrylic-resin material that we color-match to your tooth tissue) into the area. We will mold and set the composite.
To complete your dental filling, we will smooth and adjust it to promote a comfortable, balanced bite.
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