[vc_row content_placement=”top” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1611670679413{padding-top: 16px !important;padding-bottom: 24px !important;}”][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInLeft” width=”2\/3″ reveal_effect=”fadeIn” reveal_duration=”0.7″][lab_text_autotype typed_text=”<\/p>\n
” typed_show_options=”yes” typed_options_cursorchar=”” typed_options_typespeed=”200″][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight” width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”top” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1611669952591{padding-bottom: 24px !important;}”][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInLeft” reveal_effect=”fadeIn” reveal_duration=”0.7″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632840973921{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Dentistry \u2013 Restorations is the specialty of Dentistry in charge of correcting teeth with injuries, traumas, fractures, color changes or congenital dental malformations.<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the most common causes for using this treatment is the presence of tooth decay or cavities in one or more teeth.<\/strong><\/p>\n The treatment of this pathology at an early stage is the best prevention for more invasive treatments in the future, such as an Endodontic treatment \u2013 dental devitalization, or even the extraction and implantology treatment.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeIn”][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight”][vc_single_image image=”11258″ img_size=”1140*300″ css=”.vc_custom_1761305720118{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”top” css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1611670563944{padding-top: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 24px !important;}”][vc_column reveal_effect=”fadeIn” reveal_duration=”0.7″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632840985186{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”top” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1611676076987{padding-top: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 24px !important;}”][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInLeft” reveal_effect=”fadeIn” reveal_duration=”0.7″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632841354575{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Dental cavities are one of the most common oral pathology nowadays,<\/strong> being caused by the presence of bacteria from foods, which accumulate in the teeth and begin to create acids that over time corrode the tooth surface.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n One of the problems associated with the appearance of dental cavities is that, at an early stage, it is very difficult to be detected by our patients<\/strong> without the assistance of a Dentist.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When patients notice the presence of cavities in their teeth or when they start to feel pain, it is generally because the pathology is already advanced<\/strong> and it is necessary to resort to more invasive treatments, such as devitalization. For this reason, at Prime Dental Clinic, we recommend our patients to schedule two annual check-up appointments.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0The treatment of dental cavities at an early stage is quite simple, consisting in removing the affected tooth structure and replacing it with aesthetic materials.<\/strong> These restorations are quick and do not cause discomfort to the patient!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In the same appointment, it is possible to remove the entire affected structure with the assistance of anesthesia, apply the most appropriate aesthetic material for each patient and make all the necessary adjustments so that the piece perfectly replicates the sensation and structure of a natural tooth.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Schedule your Appointment” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”black” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1632841372999{padding-top: 16px !important;}” link=”url:%23consulta”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”4813″ parallax_speed_bg=”1.4″ css_animation=”fadeInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1611683338136{padding-top: 150px !important;padding-bottom: 150px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”100px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][vc_row_inner el_class=”members”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632841466450{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]At Prime Dental Clinic, we chose to perform restorations with white composites, which are aesthetic.<\/strong> This is a simple treatment which doesn\u2019t need special nor advanced preparations. Despite the simplicity of the material, there is still the need for great dexterity on the part of the medic, choosing colors, selecting the material and during its application.<\/span><\/p>\n Composites vary according to the function sought.<\/strong> In treatments to anterior teeth, we recommend the application of more aesthetic material, while in posterior teeth, we prefer its resistance.<\/span><\/p>\n This material has the great advantage of being quite adaptable to different situations<\/strong> \u2013 treatment of teeth with cavities, fractures, changes in shape or color, closure of small spaces between teeth and correction of small imperfections and malpositions; and because it is produced in different shades, it can be adapted to each patient, to create an unnoticeable treatment.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”members”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The application of amalgams<\/strong> has been a very common treatment in dental restorations for the last 100 years and, although there is still some debate on the subject, there is no concrete evidence on the negative effects that the material can have on our health.<\/span><\/p>\n At Prime Dental Clinic, we want to combine an effective and long-lasting treatment with a pleasant and natural aesthetic,<\/strong> and that is why we prefer to use materials, such as composites, which are more in line with the appearance of the natural tooth.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are dissatisfied with the aesthetics of your amalgam, replacing it with materials that better mimic the natural tooth is quite simple and will bring lasting results.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”team-member” width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”10802″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1761306120852{padding-top: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 24px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/primedentalclinic.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Fotos-Site-Prime-7-1.png?id=10894) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInRight”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1611681821181{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1611681811496{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1611682388271{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632841563646{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-right: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 35px !important;padding-left: 35px !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.97) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}”]<\/p>\n Using materials created in composites, it is possible to treat small imperfections in our patient\u2019s teeth.<\/strong><\/p>\n Fractures, color changes and spacing between teeth are corrected during the patient’s first visit to the clinic.<\/span><\/p>\n In cases where there is a large tooth loss, wear or change in color, the responsible Dentist may recommend to patients the application of Dental Veneers<\/strong> – fine ceramic pieces designed individually and personalized to the individual characteristics of each patient that will cover the dental surface restoring a Natural and Harmonious aesthetic.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1611681955781{margin-left: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632841582787{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-right: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 35px !important;padding-left: 35px !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.97) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}” el_class=”text-block-arrow”]<\/p>\n When there is a large tooth loss, which compromises the strength and stability of the smile, we recommend the treatment using indirect restorations, with ceramic pieces created on the same day at the Clinic.<\/strong><\/p>\n Using digital planning technologies, it is possible to create pieces completely customized to the physiognomy and oral condition of each patient, taking into account all the small details, such as the condition of the tooth, its position and color.<\/span><\/p>\n With the assistance of the most recent technologies and medical exams, the responsible dentist will be able to identify the most recommended treatment during our payient\u2019s first appointment. In the same day we\u2019ll create the prosthetic part, and will be able to apply it to the teeth.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_btn title=”Schedule your Appointment” style=”classic” shape=”square” color=”black” align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1633965694311{padding-top: 16px !important;}” link=”url:%23consulta”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1611669558347{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}” el_class=”studio-awards”][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1611670465575{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1611670474343{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}” el_class=”studio-awards”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1611668906919{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_toggle title=”What’s the best way to avoid dental cavities?”]Good oral hygiene, brushing your teeth twice a day with the assistance of mouthwashes and dental floss, is essential to prevent the onset of cavities, together with a balanced diet without excesses of sugar.<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How do dental cavities appear?”]When exhaustive oral hygiene is not performed, bacteria left by carbohydrate-rich foods will be decomposed to create acids, which over time have the ability to corrode the tooth piece and thus create tooth decay.<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Should amalgams be replaced with another material?”]Amalgams were a very effective treatment in dentistry, however, it is a very outdated material.<\/strong><\/p>\n In a first appointment, the dentist will analyze the condition of the pieces, if there has been wear or fracture and if their position has changed.<\/span><\/p>\n If the treatment is still in good condition, we recommend keeping it.<\/span><\/p>\n When the material has already suffered some wear, or if the patient wants to improve the aesthetics of the tooth, the dentist will recommend its removal to replace it with a treatment using composite or ceramic materials.<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1526908088352{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_toggle title=”What attentions should patients have after treatment?”]We recommend our patients to continue with their regular hygiene habits.<\/strong><\/p>\n If special care is needed in any case, the responsible dentist will mention them in a first appointment.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can dental cavities appear in teeth which have already been treated?”]Dentistry treatment focuses solely on restoring the part affected by caries, so the tooth does not gain immunity from the onset of the pathology.<\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” no_bottom_margin=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1618532739385{padding-top: 35px !important;}” el_id=”consulta”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ reveal_effect=”fadeIn” reveal_duration=”0.8″ reveal_delay=”0.6″][vc_single_image image=”10767″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1632841722192{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Fill our form and a member of our team will contact you to answer any question, or to schedule your appointment.[\/vc_column_text]\n <\/p> What are dental cavities<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Aesthetic Restoration Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Amalgam Restorations<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Other treatments performed at Prime Dental Clinic<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Fractures, color changes and correction of spacing between teeth<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Inlays, Onlays e Overlays<\/b><\/h4>\n
FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Contacts<\/h2>\n
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