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Filling a cavity with a tooth-colored restoration
So, you’ve been told by your dentist that you have a cavity. Now what?
If you’ve never had a cavity before, it is important that you understand that it is a routine procedure that is often performed by Dr. Maegan Elam and her team in Bedford, Texas. Patients can learn about the many options they have for tooth-colored restorations. While some of her more popular options include restorations such as dental crowns and porcelain veneers, composite resin bonding is a material often used to repair teeth that are affected by cavities. With the help of our team, patients can restore their smiles and address pain and discomfort using tooth-colored fillings for their cavities.
What is a cavity?
Tooth decay is the destruction of the tooth enamel. It’s also known as dental caries or a “cavity.” The first sign of a cavity may be a small white spot on your permanent tooth where a tiny hole begins to form. If it goes untreated, this hole will grow larger and deeper. It can result in pain, discomfort, and sensitivity when enjoying sweets. Without a proper diagnosis and effective treatment, patients put their tooth at risk by leaving it unaddressed. In cases where large cavities form, the tooth may require root canal therapy or extraction to avoid additional issues for the patient.
What are the benefits of tooth-colored dental fillings?
Our practice is excited to offer tooth-colored restorations for patients who need to repair one or more teeth in the smile. Composite resin bonding is safer than traditional silver amalgam fillings and is completed in a single appointment. It is also affordable, effective, and aesthetic.
How do I learn more about tooth-colored cavity fillings?
Using composite resin bonding to repair a tooth that has been impacted by a cavity is a reliable and effective way of restoring the smile and keeping the cavity from getting bigger or deeper. The Maegan Elam, DDS & Associates team in Bedford, TX work with patients to help them understand their options when faced with tooth decay. Call our practice at (817) 283-2871 to request a visit at 2221 Harwood Road.
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Dr. Maegan Elam is a highly sought-after dentist in Bedford with a talent for easing dental anxiety. Graduating with a B.S. in Biochemistry from Hardin-Simmons University, she worked as a dental assistant for a year before obtaining her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. She is a part of the American Dental Association, the State of Texas Dental Association, and the Fort Worth District Dental Society. Dr. Elam has completed advanced training in offering oral-conscious and nitrous oxide sedation to help patients have peaceful dental experiences. She has a conservative approach to providing excellent dental care and believes in preserving natural tooth structure whenever possible.