If a cavity is found at one of your regular checkups, the dentist will plan to fill it at a follow-up appointment.
Cavities are a hole caused from left-on plaque that eats away at the tooth. Not brushing and flossing, as well as certain foods, can cause this to occur.
The solution is simple, a tooth filling to close that hole and prevent future damage and decay.
If cavities are left unchecked, bigger problems and more expensive issues can arise. Preventative care is a great way to keep cavities from forming and avoid dental filling.
What Happens at an Appointment
A local anesthetic will be administered in the gums near the problematic tooth. The cavity is cleaned and filled with a substance that can match the surrounding teeth seamlessly.
If you are experiencing pain or sensitivity and suspect a cavity, call our office in Thornhill at 905-889-0000 to schedule an appointment!