What are dental fillings?
A dental filling is tooth-colored material used to repair any cavities in your teeth. If you have tooth cavities, fillings will be used after removing the decayed part of your tooth to fill it and protect it. Learn more about dental fillings from your Lewisburg, PA, dentists, Dr. Dustin Snyder, and Dr. Brooke Snyder of Brookpark Dental Arts.
Your dentist will first evaluate your oral health by performing the needed examinations and imaging. After that, your Lewisburg, PA, dentist will decide whether the filling is the best treatment choice for your dental issues. Your dentist will apply a local anesthetic to the area around the tooth. Then, using special instruments, they will remove the tooth decay. The filling material will then be added, and the dentist will shape it and remove any excess material if necessary.
Caring for your dental fillings
Following good oral hygiene practices that include flossing and brushing twice a day using fluoride toothpaste is enough to keep your smile healthy. You can also use an antibacterial mouthwash to prevent teeth decay from happening again.
Contact us
Visiting your dentist regularly for cleanings and general dental examinations is necessary to maintain your oral health. If you need dental fillings from your Lewisburg, PA, dentists, Dr. Dustin Snyder and Dr. Brooke Snyder of Brookpark Dental Arts, call us at (570) 522-1234 and book your appointment today!