{"id":118,"date":"2023-09-02T20:49:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-02T20:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunnysmiledentistry.com\/blog\/?p=118"},"modified":"2023-10-26T20:52:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T20:52:02","slug":"why-you-should-have-your-cavity-filled-before-the-year-ends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunnysmiledentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/02\/why-you-should-have-your-cavity-filled-before-the-year-ends\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Have Your Cavity Filled Before the Year\u2019s End"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunnysmiledentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"a patient smiling while visiting her dentist\" class=\"wp-image-119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunnysmiledentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sunnysmiledentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sunnysmiledentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image.png 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dentist informed you during your last visit that you have a cavity, you might be a little reluctant to have the issue resolved. After all, with the end of the year coming up, you\u2019ve probably got quite a lot on your to-do list\u2014and maybe you\u2019d like to save some money for the upcoming holiday season. However, cavities <em>shouldn\u2019t<\/em> be left untreated due to the threat they pose to the rest of your smile\u2014and you <em>should<\/em> use your dental insurance to address them, as it <em>will<\/em> save you money in the long run! Continue reading to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunnysmiledentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental fillings<\/a> and why it\u2019ll always be in your smile and wallet\u2019s best interest to receive one before the year\u2019s end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Would I Need a Dental Filling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental fillings are the go-to treatment for teeth with cavities\u2014and according to the American Dental Association, around 175 million dental fillings are placed every year. Since cavities progressively worsen and can trigger health problems as well as threaten the teeth, the decayed portion of the tooth needs to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After numbing your mouth, your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth using a special instrument. Then they\u2019ll shape the space as needed to prepare it for the filling. Most modern fillings are made from a composite resin material that blends in seamlessly with the rest of your smile, while offering numerous oral health benefits. The tooth will look better, feel better, and will get to remain part of your smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Dental Fillings Covered by Insurance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental fillings are restorative in nature\u2014meaning that they\u2019re often covered by dental insurance! This coverage varies and you\u2019ll always want to check the specifics of your plan beforehand, but you can expect around 70% to 80% of the cost to be covered. Dentists and insurance companies alike understand that an untreated cavity can lead to serious and costly problems in the future, so it makes a lot of fiscal (and practical) sense to remedy the issue sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By having a cavity filled before the end of the calendar year, you\u2019re taking full advantage of your insurance benefits\u2014and since you\u2019re already paying for them you might as well use them, especially if the result is improved oral health and a radiantly beautiful smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The talented team at Sunny Smile Dental has proudly served the dental needs of families in the Dallas, TX area for several years, offering a wide range of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatment options including dental fillings. 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