Find out how a dental filling can rebuild a tooth after decay.

Most people will deal with a cavity at some point during their lifetime. If this is the case for you right now, you may be wondering how our Merrick, NY, dentist Dr. Yanina Krayevsky will treat the problem. After the decay is removed we will need to restore and rebuild the tooth, and the best way to do that is with a tooth-colored filling.

Dental Fillings are Direct Restorations

What does a direct restoration mean? It means that our Merrick, NY, dentist places dental fillings directly to the tooth to restore and rebuild these decayed regions of the tooth. Once the decay has been removed and the cavity has been cleaned, we will place a tooth-colored material over these structures to rebuild and restore. Due to the nature of these tooth-colored fillings, they are also the least invasive and most conservative approach to filling a tooth since they bond directly with the rest of the tooth’s natural structure.

Fillings Stop the Cavity

A cavity causes a hole to develop in tooth enamel, and it will continue to spread deeper until it reaches the inside of the tooth. Once this occurs, this will require root canal treatment, which is why it’s always best to visit our dental team twice a year for checkups when we are most likely to catch cavities early on before a root canal is needed. By removing the decay and placing a filling we are also stopping the cavity from getting worse and impacting more of the tooth’s healthy structure.

Fillings Match the Tooth

Here at our dental practice, Dr. Krayevsky prides herself on providing restorative dentistry that improves the overall look of your smile. When you need to have a tooth filled or restored, know that the fillings we offer are made from durable composite resin, which matches the look and color of real tooth enamel. You will never even see or notice your filling.

Fillings Restore Strength

Cavities can weaken a tooth, but by filling those areas with this tooth-colored resin, we can restore and strengthen the tooth’s structure so that you can chew and bite confidently without worrying about the health of your tooth. Only if there is widespread decay might our team recommend placing a dental crown instead of a filling.

Our Merrick, NY, dentist Dr. Krayevsky and her team are here to provide you with beautiful, lifelike dental restorations including tooth-colored fillings to restore your appearance and your smile’s function. If it’s been more than six months since your last dental checkup, call us today at (516) 889-8600 to schedule your next visit.