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A Composite Dental Filling Might Be Used to Treat a Cavity on a Front Tooth

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The teeth in the front of your mouth play several important roles. This includes aiding in the clarity of speech, biting off pieces of food before chewing, as well as the cosmetic appearance of your smile.

When a cavity develops on one of these teeth it can cause significant discomfort and sensitivity. Sometimes the demineralized area of tooth enamel can also be unsightly in appearance, causing you to unconsciously guard your smile in non-verbal communication.

If you’ve noticed an abnormality with any one of your teeth, you shouldn’t wait for your next dental checkup at Szmanda Dental. It’s best to have the tooth examined as soon as possible to prevent worsening complications.

After Dr. Paul Szmanda, Tom Nichols, Aaron Pavelski, Kate Collelo and Dustin Dengel examines and X-rays the tooth, they can help you understand the most viable treatment method.  If the area of tooth decay is small, Dr. Paul Szmanda, Tom Nichols, Aaron Pavelski, Kate Collelo and Dustin Dengel might be able to repair it with a composite dental filling.

After Dr. Paul Szmanda, Tom Nichols, Aaron Pavelski, Kate Collelo and Dustin Dengel numbs the tooth they will carefully remove the compromised tooth enamel. This will also involve preparing a surface sufficient for marrying the dental filling material in place.   

The composite resin material can be perfectly shaded to match the surrounding tooth enamel. This makes the treated area very difficult to distinguish, thus restoring the tooth’s function and the natural appearance of your smile.

If you live in the Wausau, Wisconsin, area, and you have a cavity on a front tooth, you should call 715-845-3200 to have it examined at Szmanda Dental’s dental office.