A cavity treatment does call for the placement of a permanent restoration. Fortunately, it does not make permanent smile changes necessary, as we provide dental fillings and dental crowns that imitate healthy enamel. When a procedure is complete, you can have a difficult time seeing exactly where your restoration is placed! You can still count on treatment to preserve your dental function, as these lifelike materials are still strong enough to offer lasting bite support.
Dental fillings provide important protection, but they can also prove to be surprisingly discreet. The resin substance we use to make them can bond to your tooth structure. The bond they create can keep bacteria from gathering in cracks between the restoration and your enamel. This material is still strong enough to let you bite and chew the way you always have, which can make you comfortable with your appearance even if your filling is in a conspicuous area.
It may be necessary for us to use a restoration that provides more support than a filling can offer. Better protection can come from a dental crown, which completely surrounds your tooth above the gum line. To preserve your smile, we can recommend that you receive a crown made with lifelike material when you need work done on a tooth that is more visible when you smile and speak. While this does provide lasting protection, it requires more preparatory work, and it leads to the loss of more of your tooth structure. You can lower your risk for problems that call for this kind of cavity treatment when you regularly schedule and attend dental exams.
Lifelike dental fillings that preserve your appearance and provide functional support are available at our practice. If you need to set up an appointment, or if you have any questions for us, reach out to Elm Creek Dental in Maple Grove, MN, today at 763-416-0606.
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