While previously filling were made of metal, today’s dental fillings are made of an enamel-colored composite that stands out less.
Dental Fillings
Kicking out cavities
When your child has a cavity, you want to prevent it from spreading and get them back to enjoying the foods they love! Starting Point Dental helps patients give cavities the boot with fillings in Kansas City.
Overview
What are fillings?
When there’s a cavity in a tooth, it needs to be treated before it spreads. Once that decayed area is cleaned and removed, it leaves a pocket or hole in the tooth. A filling is an enamel-colored composite that is used to plug up the hole and protect the tooth.
What to Expect
Using a local anesthetic, your child’s dentist helps the tooth and surrounding tissue to go to sleep and then completely removes the decayed portion of the tooth. The pediatric dentist then fills in the newly cleaned tooth with a filling made of a tooth-colored composite resin.
Overland Park
14465 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS 66223
How it Works
How are cavities treated?
While treatment depends on how far the cavity has progressed, most often, we suggest getting dental fillings in Kansas City.
How are cavities formed?
When bacteria or acids start to dissolve a tooth’s outer protective layer, a cavity occurs. As the decay breaks through to the inner layers of the tooth, it can cause discoloration or pain, needing professional intervention.
How it Works
How are cavities formed?
When bacteria or acids start to dissolve a tooth’s outer protective layer, a cavity occurs. As the decay breaks through to the inner layers of the tooth, it can cause discoloration or pain, needing professional intervention.
How are cavities treated?
While treatment depends on how far the cavity has progressed, most often, we suggest getting dental fillings in Kansas City.
Benefits of Starting Point
Cavity Removal
Prevent the spread of tooth decay by removing a cavity and filling it in.
Pain Relief
Give relief from pain and discomfort by filling in damaged, sensitive teeth.
Restored Function
Restore your child’s teeth to normal function and get them back to a healthy smile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, in a good way! With the cavities gone, your child’s tooth sensitivity should decrease, and any pain or discomfort should fade. They will be able to eat and drink normally with fillings in.
Typically insurance covers filling treatments in Kansas City. That said, we always recommend contacting your insurance provider to confirm. You can contact us for assistance if you have questions about your coverage.
