An inconsistent oral hygiene routine and a lack of regular attendance to your dental checkups with your dentist, Dr. William Robison, greatly increase your chances of developing cavities. If your cavity is detected early, he can repair most small cavities with a standard dental filling in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dr. William Robison will start by conducting a thorough examination of the tooth. This will likely include taking some X-rays to make sure the decay hasn’t reached the sensitive internal structures of the tooth. Then, he will use a drill to carefully remove all traces of tooth decay. The material he recommends for the new filling will be based on the tooth’s location and its prevalence in your smile.
Amalgam fillings are dark in color, making them a poor choice to repair a cavity in your smile. However, composite fillings are made from a special resin material that can be perfectly shaded to match the surrounding tooth enamel. This often makes them the superior choice for repairing a cavity that has formed in a visible area of your smile.
After applying the composite filling, Dr. William Robison will use a special ultraviolet light to cure and harden it. This will solidify its relationship with the surrounding tooth enamel and effectively restore the tooth’s function and appearance for many years to come.
If you are concerned that a cavity has formed on one of your teeth and you’re interested in a composite filling in Las Vegas, Nevada, you shouldn’t delay in calling 702-384-5070 to have it treated and repaired at Whispering Pines Dental.