Treatment Options for Repairing Cavities or Tooth Decay

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We spend most of our lives developing positive habits when it comes to our dental health. We are taught from a young age the value of habitual brushing to keep from developing cavities. Sometimes, even though we brush and floss daily, we can still develop cavities. If you find yourself in this position, please remember your dentist understands and offers several ways to treat your cavities!

Dental fillings are the most common treatment for minor cavities. During this treatment option, the Dr. Malcolm J Boykin DDS cleans out the cavity and then fills it in using a special resin that bonds to the tooth, adding strength.

In the event that the cavity is too large for a dental filling but the tooth is still strong, a partial crown is used. Also called an inlay or onlay depending on how it is installed, a partial crown repairs the cavity while also strengthening the tooth.

If the tooth affected by the cavity has suffered significant decay, neither a filling nor partial will be an effective treatment. A dental crown will be necessary to restore the affected tooth. During this treatment, the majority of the tooth’s enamel is removed. After the removal, a crown is formed in a dental lab and installed on the tooth to replace the lost enamel. Having a dental crown will ensure a tooth that will last years after your treatment.

For any questions you have about cavities or to set up an appointment with our dentist in Ramona, CA, please call our office today.

A Tooth with a Large Fracture May Need a Dental Crown

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When a tooth is fractured by a blow to the face or another form of oral trauma, it can lead to multiple complications. The damaged tooth will likely experience heightened sensitivity and perhaps pain. If it’s not treated and repaired in short order, it could gradually start to trap plaque and stray food particles. This could cause a dangerous cavity.

For a tooth this severely damaged, Dr. Malcolm J Boykin DDS might recommend restoring the entire tooth enamel layer with a dental crown.

Your dentist will start by examining the tooth and taking some X-rays. Assuming the interior structures of the tooth are healthy and strong, he can begin the process of forming an abutment. This is done by removing the entire tooth enamel layer. This leaves behind a core abutment of healthy dentin that is protecting the pulp and root of the tooth.

Your dentist will then create a detailed impression of the area. Once your crown is completed, it will be cemented into place with a very strong dental adhesive

If you’ve suffered a tooth fracture and you would like to know more about a dental crown in Ramona, CA, you should call [phone] and schedule an appointment at our office.