Dental Fillings
Even if you brush and floss your teeth regularly, there is still a chance that you will need a dental filling at some point. Dental fillings are used to repair small cavities, chips, and cracks in the teeth. While dental fillings are made from various materials, Dr. Bedikian champions composite fillings. They are the popular, biocompatible, and modern dental filling choice.
Still, our Sincere Smiles Dental team can help you make a sound dental filling decision when you schedule a restorative dentistry consultation in Howell, MI.
What Is A Dental Filling?
Dental fillings are straightforward dental treatments that can be applied in as little as one appointment. Whether you’ve lost dental structure from tooth decay or trauma, a filling can restore a tooth’s function, integrity, and shape. The goal of a dental filling is to restore the damaged tooth to normal.
Why are tooth fillings necessary?
At every dental checkup, a team member will use a hand-held mirror to take a closer look at the surfaces of the teeth. Dr. Bedikian might recommend a filling if:
- The patient has abnormal discoloration
- The patient is sensitive to temperature
- The patient has noticeable damage
For further inspection, Dr. Bedikian might order an x-ray to understand the extent of the damage. If the spots of your teeth that need to be “filled” are relatively shallow, he will likely recommend a dental filling.
What Happens During Dental Filling Treatment?
Before starting the procedure, our Howell family dentist ensures that the patient feels comfortable with appropriate dental sedation. Also, some patients require local anesthesia, while others can skip the anesthesia.
If necessary, Dr. Bedikian will remove decayed enamel to prepare the filling. Additionally, he might line the tooth to protect the inner layers that house nerves and blood vessels.
Once the tooth is prepared, Dr. Bedikian will etch the tooth with an acid gel. Then, directly cure layers of the bonding material to the tooth with a special light to ensure that the dental filling is firm and durable. Once the tooth is filled, Dr. Bedikian will take his time to ensure that the new addition feels and looks great by polishing the tooth.
Are composite dental fillings right for you?
At Sincere Smiles Dental, Dr. Bedikian and his team look forward to offering your family sustainable, stunning, and proven solutions to minor tooth decay, cracks, and chips—like composite dental fillings. Find out if dental fillings will resolve your dental health issues and
book an appointment at our Howell, MI, dental office.
We are proud to call Howell home, and happily provide the best quality dental work that Howell has to offer. At Sincere Smiles Dental, we are happy to help with any dental questions you might have.