Don’t play “catch-up” when it comes to cavities. Schedule a checkup today to avoid damage, the need for fillings

At Advanced Dental, we know the best filling is the one that never happens. After all, a cavity is essentially an area of damage—a hole where tooth structure used to be. Untreated, progressive decay eats away at the hard tissues of the teeth. Our team, led by Dr. Chitra Tiruveedula, works closely with patients from across the Aliso Viejo, California, area to prevent tooth decay in all its forms, including cavities.

However, should damage occur, we want to catch it early when it can be treated with composite dental fillings – and before more extensive restorations or repairs are necessary to bring teeth back to health and an attractive appearance.

A conservative option

Dental fillings are conservative compared to other restorations, like crowns. They preserve the utmost natural tooth structure, which is the best kind of tooth structure! If left untreated, though, these holes or cavities in the teeth can extend into the nerve canals. This process is associated with severe and chronic pain and can undermine the structural integrity of the tooth. When this happens, more invasive procedures like root canal therapy may be the only way to preserve the tooth and avoid its extraction or removal.

A cosmetic alternative

Our team uses tooth-colored fillings made from a metal-free composite material to not only restore damaged tooth structure but also to do so in the least conspicuous manner. The material is first prepared or perfectly color-matched to blend in with the rest of your tooth and smile. Once it is ready and your tooth is free of damaged tissue, Dr. Tiruveedula applies the composite to “fill in” the cavity. The material is eventually bonded or secured to the tooth. Now, all you have to do is smile and maintain good care at home and professional care at our office in Aliso Viejo, California.

Care that protects and prevents

It should be noted that larger cavities may require more extensive restorations than fillings because they need more support and structure to bond or secure to. By filling a large cavity, the tooth may still remain vulnerable to further or future damage. We encourage you to contact us right away if you are due for a checkup (if it’s been longer than six months since your last one) or if you have noticed any concerning changes, such as overly sensitive teeth, especially when consuming sweet, cold, or hot beverages and foods. We want to stay ahead of the decay process and not play “catch-up” when it comes to cavities. Call Advanced Dental today at (949) 289-9993 to schedule your checkup.

Dr. Chitra Tiruveedula

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Dr. Chitra Tiruveedula has been practicing dentistry for over 15 years. After advanced training at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, she relocated to Orange County, CA in 2015. Dr. Chitra is a member of the American Dental Association and California Dental Association. Committed to continuous education, she provides top-quality dental services using the latest advancements.

Dr. Joseph C. Yang

Dr. Joseph C. Yang has over 20 years of dental practice experience. He earned his B.S. from Washington University in St. Louis, MO, and his D.D.S. from the University of Illinois, Chicago. He then had a distinguished 25-year career as a U.S. Naval Dental Officer, including a residency in Periodontology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Yang is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a member of the American Dental Association and American Academy of Periodontology. As a board-certified Periodontist, he has performed thousands of successful periodontal and implant procedures. He is also a renowned lecturer and trainer in the latest implant and periodontal techniques worldwide.