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Jun
Small Dental Cavities Can Often Be Treated with a Standard Dental Filling
If you are inconsistent with your daily oral hygiene regimen or you have a bad habit of putting off your routine dental checkup, you are at increased risk of suffering a cavity. Once this happens you might feel a change in texture, color, or increased sensitivity in the tooth.
If it’s diagnosed early Dr. Matthew Scaffa might be able to repair a small cavity with a composite or amalgam filling.
Dr. Scaffa will start with a thorough examination of the tooth to determine the extent of the tooth decay. Then he will numb the tooth before using a dental drill to remove any compromised tooth enamel. This will provide a healthy surface to bond the dental filling.
The material used for the dental filling will depend on the tooth’s primary function and its appearance in your smile.
Dr. Scaffa will likely use a composite resin dental filling to repair a cavity that appears in your smile. This is a special type of dental plastic material that can be shaded to perfectly color match the surrounding tooth enamel.
Dr. Scaffa might use an amalgam dental filling to repair a molar or premolars in the back of your mouth. This is a blend of dental metals that are dark in color yet durable.
Once the dental filling has been applied and hardened by ultraviolet light it will repair the tooth for many years to come.
If you live in the Staten Island, New York, area and you’re concerned that a cavity has formed on one of your teeth, you should call (718) 313-4343 to have it treated at Dental Art Concepts PLLC.
Dr. Matthew Scaffa
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Matthew Thomas Scaffa, DDS, graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from New York University. He has been a dentist in Staten Island, NY, for over 35 years.
Dr. Scaffa annually attends continuing education courses to stay current on emerging technologies and procedures in dentistry. He has received advanced training in implants, Invisalign, and veneers. He is a member of the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, and the 2nd District Dental Society.
Dr. Scaffa opened his practice in 1985 and moved to more spacious premises several times before settling at the current location in 2000. He believes in “over-delivering” professional and high-quality dental care so patients will have healthy and beautiful smiles. Among the accolades he has received include being in the 99th percentile on Healthgrades for Dental Providers in the New York Area, a Top pick for NextDoor Neighborhood Faves ratings, and the MetLife SpotLite on Oral Health designation.