CAVITIES & FILLINGS

HOUSTON, TEXAS

PAINLESS TREATMENTS FOR CAVITIES
IN HOUSTON, TX

Count on our dental experts to get your smile’s health back on track, no matter your cavity’s severity!

If you’ve fallen behind in your regular brushing and flossing routine, you probably worry, “Do I have a cavity?” Plaque and bacteria can build up quickly without consistent dental hygiene, and all too soon they can start causing painful problems for your smile. When tooth decay and cavities strike, you can count on our professional and caring team at Dentist Tree of the Heights to take care of them quickly and effectively.

Our dentists are experts when it comes to tooth decay treatment, and we ensure that our dental fillings are done with the unmatched care that you deserve. We use the latest technologies and techniques to make the entire process as smooth as possible. They also save patients time while simultaneously providing the best quality cavity treatment. After a thorough examination to know your cavity’s severity, we get straight to work with your cavity filling. Your tooth will be back to its old self in no time!

We understand that it can be frustrating and even nerve-wracking to have a cavity. However, our treatments are patient-centered, and we tailor our procedures to each patient to suit your unique needs, whether it’s a simple filling or a more extensive dental crown. Your dental history, comfort level, treatment preferences, and cavity filling cost are all taken into account. We also have both local anesthesia and dental sedation available to ensure you have a completely painless and stress-free experience in our practice.

Say goodbye to your cavity pain once and for all! To schedule an appointment with one of our dentists, call our Houston dental office at 281.849.8858 today.

SIGNS YOU HAVE A CAVITY

From the first tooth decay symptoms, our dentists are ready to get your smile’s health back on track.

Tooth decay in its earliest stages can be easy to ignore if you don’t recognize the warning signs. But early detection can make a huge difference for your smile! Even just a few months can determine whether you need a simple cavity filling or a last resort tooth extraction. What does a cavity look like?

STAINED TOOTH SPOTS

Early tooth decay comes with white spots on the tooth’s surface. These areas will start to darken and yellow as the decay worsens.

HOLE IN THE TOOTH

Cavities are holes in the tooth, which only deepen as the decay extends further into the tooth. These cavities can usually be seen with the naked eye and are often surrounded by discoloration.

TOOTH SENSITIVITY

As cavities expose the soft inner layers of your tooth, your tooth will often become sensitive to hot, cold, and sweet foods. This sensitivity may be quick and sharp or duller and lingering.

TOOTH PAIN

The most well-known sign of a cavity is a toothache. This tooth cavity pain can appear after biting into food, but it may also appear spontaneously and without any warning or trigger. Some toothaches come and go while others are persistent and last for hours or even days.

TOOTH NUMBNESS

With severe cavities, your toothache and sensitivity may suddenly disappear. Too much of the tooth has been destroyed and the entire structure is in danger of dying. If your tooth suddenly goes numb, please see our dentists immediately for emergency treatment. Your speed can determine whether your tooth can be saved.

Need to see our team at Dentist Tree of the Heights? We’re here for you in your time of need! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office at 281.849.8858 to schedule an immediate appointment.

TOOTH DECAY STAGES

Don’t let your cavity get out of hand! Our Houston dentists are prepared to help you at any part of the tooth decay process.

While tooth decay starts relatively mild and is often ignored, it can turn into a much bigger and painful problem in just a few months. Depending on your cavity’s progression, our team may need to perform one of several tooth decay treatment options to save your diseased tooth.

Stage 1: Demineralization

Dental decay first appears as white spots on the tooth’s surface as plaque and bacteria strip the enamel of minerals like calcium. This demineralization weakens the tooth and leaves it vulnerable to more severe damage. However, white spots aren’t yet permanent and can be reversed with attentive brushing and fluoride toothpastes and rinses.

Stage 2: Enamel Decay

With the tooth weakened, plaque and bacteria begin breaking down the enamel. As dental decay works its way through this outer layer, white spots can darken. The decay will continue burrowing through the hard enamel surface until it eventually breaks through.

Stage 3: Dentin Decay

This is when a dental cavity appears. What is a cavity? Dental cavities are physical pits in a tooth that form once plaque and decay expose the dentin below the tooth’s enamel. Unlike early stages, the damage is permanent, and you will need to see our caring team for a tooth filling.

Stage 4: Dental Pulp Decay

After dentin comes the pulp, which contains the tooth’s nerves and blood vessels keeping it happy and healthy. This layer is incredibly sensitive, and you’ll likely start noticing cavity pain and a persistent toothache. Normal dental fillings won’t be enough at this stage, and you will need a root canal.

Stage 5: Abscess Formation

At this final stage, bacteria and decay completely invade the pulp to spread into the roots and beyond. Inflammation and infection can reach the gum and bone tissues at the tooth’s base, leading to a pocket of pus called a tooth abscess forming there. Our dentists will need to perform an immediate root canal to clear the cavity and drain the abscess. Otherwise, the tooth may die even as the infection continues to spread.

ADDRESS

2105 Yale Street, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77008

HOURS

Monday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Sat-Sun Closed

ADDRESS

2105 Yale Street, Suite 300 Houston, TX 77008

HOURS

Monday 8a – 5p Tuesday 8a – 5p Wednesday 8a – 5p Thursday 8a – 5p Friday 8a – 5p