Cavity Treatment
PEOPLE OF ALL AGES CAN SUFFER FROM TOOTH DECAY, WHICH IS WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO DEVELOP GOOD ORAL HYGIENE PRACTICES EARLY ON. WHEN THE HARD SURFACE OF YOUR TEETH BEGINS TO DECAY, BECA– USE OF A BACTERIA BUILD UP, SMALL HOLES CAN FORM, CALLED CAVITIES. DENTAL CAVITIES CAN LEAD TO ABSCESSED TEETH, TOOTHACHES, SENSITIVITIES, TOOTH PAIN, ROOT CANAL INFECTION, AND EVEN TOOTH LOSS. VISITING YOUR DENTIST EVERY 6 MONTHS WILL HELP WITH EARLY DETECTION AND PREVENT FURTHER DECAY.
Types of Cavities
There are two different types of cavities:
In this type of cavity, the root structure of the teeth softens more than the enamel causing a cavity in the tooth. It may occur due to gum infections, aggressive brushing, or consumption of aerated drinks.
When the pre-fitted filling of the tooth starts eroding, which typically occurs along the edges, an opening is created in the surface through which bacteria can attack and form cavities.
Our Family Dentistry uses the latest in oral technology to treat patient’s cavities and other dental diseases. With filling options such as natural-looking composites, we treat your cavities with discreet care: optimal and pain-free.
