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The natural bacteria living in your mouth can be pervasive. They rarely pass up an opportunity to exploit a weakened area of tooth enamel. When this happens you might notice the telltale signs of discomfort and sensitivity that occurs when a cavity develops on a tooth.
With early detection, Dr. Robert R. Blackhurst might be able to repair small cavity by applying a composite resin or amalgam dental filling.
Dr. Robert R. Blackhurst will start by numbing the tooth and gums with an injection of Novocain or another form or procaine. This will ensure your comfort throughout the treatment process. Â
Then he will use a dental drill to remove all traces of tooth decay. This will create a clean, healthy tooth enamel surface to anchor the dental filling material.
The dental filing’s appearance in your smile and its primary function in your mouth will directly influence the material Dr. Robert R. Blackhurst uses for the filling. Amalgam and composite-resin can be directly applied to the cavity in a single appointment.
Amalgam dental fillings are created from a special blend of dental metals that are durable and dark in appearance. This makes it a better option for repairing a cavity that is not visible in your smile. Composite resin fillings are made from a special plastic. They can be shaded to match the surrounding tooth enamel to seamlessly repair a tooth in your smile.
If you live in the Pleasant Grove, Utah, area and you suspect a cavity has developed on one of your teeth, you should call 801-763-5555 to have it examined and treated at Blackhurst Dental.