
Dealing with Dental Cavities
What is a Cavity?
A dental cavity is a small hole that forms in the hard surface of a tooth over time. It develops as tooth enamel is slowly worn down by acids produced by bacteria. While cavities start small, they will continue growing bigger and deeper into the tooth if left untreated. This can eventually cause pain, infection, and even tooth loss. So what should treatment for cavities look like?
Common Cavity Causes & Signs
Cavities often result from poor oral hygiene – infrequent brushing/flossing and frequent snacking on sugary/starchy foods and drinks. Other factors like lack of fluoride, dry mouth, and worn fillings/dental devices can also contribute. Signs you may have a cavity include:
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore a Cavity: Get Treatment Fast!
Prompt treatment of a dental cavity is crucial. Even a minor cavity requires professional treatment to stop it from worsening. Delaying care allows the decay to spread further into the tooth’s inner layers, which increases the risk of tooth pain, infection spreading to other areas, more costly procedures like root canals or extractions, and eventual tooth loss impacting your bite and jaw alignment.
Costly procedures like root canals or extractions
Tooth pain and infection which can spread to other areas
Tooth loss which can affect your bite and jaw alignment
The spread of decay to adjacent healthy teeth
Trusted Cavity Treatment at Independence Dental
At Independence Dental in Plano, we focus on preventive dentistry to stop cavities before they start. However, if a cavity does develop, our experienced dentists use the latest techniques and technology to treat it quickly and effectively:
Taking Charge of Your Oral Health
Don’t ignore a cavity and risk it turning into a bigger, costlier problem. Schedule an appointment at Independence Dental today to get your healthy, confident smile back! Call now to get started on your treatment for cavities.
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