Any time you need work done to protect a tooth, we will take care to make sure you have the right restoration. The benefit to proceeding with cavity treatment that relies on a dental filling is that we can provide the support you need while minimizing changes to your tooth structure. After all, your restoration will only cover the space where your cavity formed. However, if there are concerns about the amount of damage that has been done, a filling can be less effective at offering the support that you will require in the long term. To make sure you have the lasting protection that you require, we can cap your tooth with a crown that is specially made for it.
To properly restore your tooth, we will first take detailed measurements and provide preparatory work to make space for your restoration. At a follow-up visit, your tooth will be capped with the restoration, which can ensure you have no difficulty biting and chewing while also preserving your appearance. We use crowns made from a porcelain substance that is capable of closely imitating healthy enamel while also offering the functional strength to keep your tooth safe for many years.
Even if you can count on your crown to offer long-term protection and cosmetic benefits, you should make the prevention of problems that require one a priority. Regular dental checkups certainly help with this. At your appointments, your teeth are thoroughly cleaned of plaque and tartar, which makes you less likely to experience a cavity. In the event that decay is a problem for you, we can provide a dental filling after catching decay in its early stages.
Through treatment with the right restoration, we can make sure that you have long-term support and protection for a vulnerable tooth. If you would like to learn more about this or any other service that we provide, contact Gentle Smiles Family Dentistry in Dallas, TX at 972-329-7645.
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