Composite material, a nice white filling, is a great way to stop that decade before it turns into something more serious. So a dental filling is really a preventative method of avoiding crowns, avoiding root canals, avoiding extractions or dental implants. So if you need dental fillings or you just haven’t had a checkup in a while, you won’t really have pain, knowing you have a dental filling until it gets to the point where when you’re in pain, you need much more serious service. So make sure you get a routine checkup, make sure you come in and let us screen you to see if you need a dental filling because it’s the simplest and easiest way to prevent anything major.
Preserve More of Your Tooth With Composite Fillings
The first step in treating a cavity is finding it. Our dentists use advanced technology like intraoral cameras to locate them when they are small and easy to treat. This camera gives our dentists a good look at even the most hidden places in your mouth. They can share images with you on a monitor to show you what they find.
Our dentists use composite resin for your dental filling because they can match it to your tooth color. You won’t have any gray spots showing when you smile! In addition, composite resin:
- Requires less modification of your teeth, so more of your tooth structure stays intact
- Keeps your tooth stronger since it won’t expand over time as amalgam (metal) fillings often do
- Usually lasts at least five years
- Can be used in areas where other materials simply won’t work, such as front surfaces or edges of teeth
Call us at North Oaks Dental at 248-712-1522 to book your dental exam. You can also schedule online. If we find any cavities, we’ll take care of them with Royal Oak tooth fillings!
