Tooth Fillings

Common Warning Signs Of A Tooth Cavity

Cavities are among the world’s most common health problems. Permanently damaged areas in your teeth’ hard surface slowly develop into holes or tiny openings called cavities. These may stem from poor oral hygiene, not enough professional dental care, or physical trauma.

When left untreated, they become more prominent and affect the deeper layers of your tooth structure. Eventually, it will lead to an infection and give rise to symptoms like:

• Tooth Sensitivity. When your tooth enamel becomes damaged, it may affect the dentin, the hard tissue layer underneath. Without enough protection for the dentin, the cells and nerves in your tooth become sensitive to hot, cold, acidic, or sweet foods.
• Toothache. Most often, cavities cause pain. It can be constant, or it can happen as a result of pressure or eating certain foods.
• Tooth staining. Tooth stains often start as white spots. When the tooth decay progresses, the color may become darker. Cavity-caused stains most often appear white, brown, or black..
• Bad Breath. Cavities can accumulate food particles and become a breeding ground for bacteria. This condition can lead to persistent bad breath or even an off taste in your mouth.
• Swelling. Tooth infections may create an abscess filled with pus. Depending on the extent of the infection, it can swell, become inflamed, cause extreme pain, and affect the surrounding areas in your mouth.

Aesthetically Pleasing Composite Resin Fillings

Composite fillings (or tooth-colored fillings) use a material composed of ceramic and acrylic to treat cavities. Many opt for this treatment since we can tailor-match the filling color to blend beautifully with your natural teeth.

It also requires less tooth preparation and enamel removal, allowing patients to retain as much of their natural tooth as possible. However, they are a bit less durable than traditional amalgam fillings.