Dr. Nancy Schumann provides dental fillings in Williamsburg, VA, for patients with cavities. As soon as you notice pain or sensitivity in a tooth you should call your dentist. Delaying dental treatment can be costly and painful! Keep reading about getting a filling for a cavity and call us if you are in pain.
Don't wait to call your dentist
It's dangerous to delay getting dental treatment. When you are experiencing dental pain, it is most likely due to tooth decay, or a cavity. A cavity will never heal on its own it will only lead to more decay and get bigger, causing more pain.
If a tooth only has a small amount of decay, it can be saved with a small filling that won't compromise the structure of the tooth. When you delay treatment and a tooth decays further, it can reach the tooth's pulp. In this case, you'll need a root canal or a complete tooth replacement. This only means more involved and more costly dental work to keep your mouth healthy. When you have a cavity, don't delay getting a dental filling in Williamsburg, VA.
Getting a filling
There are many people who will put off going to the dentist out of fear, but getting a filling is a routine and relatively painless procedure that will stop the pain caused by a cavity. Any decay needs to be removed, preserving healthy tooth structure. When only healthy tooth structure remains, the cavity is filled with a strong composite resin material that matches your tooth. It is cured with a special light until it hardens, then your dentist trims and polishes the material so it blends in with your smile
Call Dr. Schumann whenever you have dental pain, because delaying treatment will only make matters worse. To book an appointment for a dental filling in Williamsburg, VA, contact us at (757) 564-0900.