Dental Fillings
Tooth Filling in Salt Lake City
Don’t let a busy life prevent you from having excellent dental health! With regular general dentistry visits, Amigos Dental Care can catch a cavity before it becomes a bigger problem. Frequent dental appointments ensure that minor damage and decay get taken care of right away—which means less time in the chair. Dr. Todd Petersen and Dr. Tad Tholstrom understand how precious your days are, so we work efficiently to ensure cavities don’t ruin them.
What is a dental filling, and how do I know I need one?
Dental fillings commonly repair teeth damaged by decay or other factors. This procedure involves removing the decayed portion of the tooth, cleaning the cavity, and filling the space with a material such as composite resin. Fillings not only restore the function of the tooth but also prevent further decay by providing a barrier between the exposed inner layers of the tooth and harmful bacteria.
Tooth fillings can be imperative to dental health, and some reasons why people need this oral health treatment include the following:
- Treating tooth decay
- Repair chipped, fractured, or cracked teeth
- Replaced outdated or worn-down fillings
The Dental Filling Procedure
Typically, our Salt Lake City dentists can fix a minor cavity with a dental filling in just one visit. Here’s how we get your smile back on track:
First, Dr. Petersen and Dr. Tholstrom take x-rays and scan the smile to ensure that the cavity or damage is not deeper than it seems.
If necessary, our Salt Lake City family dentists will numb the treatment area and offer sedation dentistry so that you don’t feel any discomfort or distress during your procedure.
After ensuring that the patient feels comfortable, our dentists will remove the decay in the tooth and sterilize it.
Dr. Petersen and Dr. Tholstrom will fill the tooth with composite resin and harden the material with a powerful UV light to give your smile a fresh start.
Amigos Dental Care Repairs Teeth with Tooth-Colored Fillings
Does your smile need a little TLC? Our family dentists use composite fillings, making repairing small cavities simple and fast! Call (385) 295-1601 or request an appointment online for dental fillings at Amigos Dental Care.
Until your next dental appointment at our Salt Lake City dental office, feel free to review our most-asked questions regarding dental fillings:
- How long do fillings take?
On average, filling one tooth takes 20 to 60 minutes for a standard, uncomplicated filling.
- Do fillings hurt?
While you might feel a little sting while we numb the treatment area, the local anesthetic blocks nerve signals and should make the tooth-filling process pain-free.
- What happens if a cavity is too big to fill?
Fillings are ideal for smaller cavities. If you have a more extensive cavity, our Salt Lake City dentists will suggest alternative treatments, such as endodontic treatment or a dental crown.
