No one looks forward to learning that they have cavities. The important thing is to get immediate treatment before decay spreads to the nerve of the tooth. Fortunately, your Peachtree Corners, Georgia, dentist can treat cavities with dental fillings. In times past, amalgam (silver) fillings were our only option to treat cavities. Today, composite resin (white) fillings are the top choice for tooth cavity treatment at Peachtree Corners Dental Associates due to their exceptional restorative properties and natural-looking appearance.

Importance of Treating Cavities Promptly

Dental decay won’t just disappear on its own. In its early stages, it’s easy for cavities to go unnoticed as they don’t usually show symptoms. Through routine dental exams, Dr. Kristina Dawson and Dr. Kaitlin English can detect cavities while they’re still small for the most conservative treatment. By the time you feel painful cavity symptoms, the decay has likely progressed to more than just a filling.

If you suspect you have a cavity, it’s important to seek treatment right away. Ignoring decay can have severe consequences on your oral health, as cavities can spread to healthy teeth or cause severe tooth infections (abscesses). Prompt cavity treatment with a dental filling can nip the problem in the bud, saving you time, pain, money, and stress over the long haul.

Amalgam vs. Composite Resin Fillings

Although amalgam fillings have positive attributes (strength, life-span and ability to be placed without complete isolation), composite resin fillings offer distinct advantages that amalgam fillings don’t. Knowing the differences can help you decide which filling is best for you.

• Composition – Amalgam fillings are a mix of mercury, silver, tin, copper, and other metals, whereas composite fillings are 100% metal free. Composite resin fillings are composed of resin mixed with powdered glass and pose no risk of metal allergies.

• Aesthetics – Amalgam fillings are silver in color and highly visible on your teeth. Composite resin fillings come in a variety of tooth-colored shades that blend in with your teeth, making your fillings less noticeable when you smile.
• Application – Amalgam fillings require more drilling and removal of natural tooth structures to accommodate the filling. Composite fillings bond directly to your tooth, so, many times they can be more conservative in preparation. Composite fillings also form a stronger seal around your tooth to keep future bacteria at bay.
• Restorative Properties – Amalgam fillings contract and expand when exposed to temperature changes in your mouth when consuming hot or cold beverages and foods. Over time, these fluctuations could cause small fractures in your tooth or the filling to come loose. Composite resin fillings are not affected by hot or cold drinks and foods.

With the help of your Peachtree Corners dentist and our dental team, you can make wise decisions concerning the dental treatments you need.

Tooth Cavity Treatment Near Me

If you want to know more about dental fillings or book an appointment for tooth cavity treatment at Peachtree Corners Dental Associates in Peachtree Corners, GA, you can contact Dr. Dawson or Dr. English by calling (770) 501-6669.

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