Tooth Decay
When we consume food and drink, our oral bacteria feed off it to produce acid which can slowly weaken the structure of our teeth. It could eventually cause holes in our teeth which is known as tooth decay. Sometimes tooth decay can extend deep into the tooth exposing the nerves and causing extreme pain.
Some of the most common symptoms of tooth decay include sensitivity, toothache, a broken tooth, pain when chewing, unpleasant taste or a grey, brown or black spot that appears on your teeth.
Tooth decay is usually caused by the type of food you consume. Foods that are high in sugar or acid are the main culprits. More sugar gives our oral bacteria more fuel to produce more acid to eat away at our teeth. Acidic foods and drinks directly eat away our teeth.
Plaque is a nice place for oral bacteria to live, so if we don’t clean our teeth effectively and have a poor diet then we are giving the bacteria the perfect environment and ample time for it to cause more tooth decay.
Prevention involves healthy oral hygiene habits in addition to changes in your diet. For example, visiting your dentist regularly is a fantastic preventative measure that helps to keep your mouth healthy and clean. Cutting down on sugary snacks and ensuring you brush after meals can also reduce the amount of acid in your mouth, leading to healthier and better-looking teeth. You should also ensure you’re brushing your teeth properly and also flossing to clean food debris from between your teeth.
Tooth decay that has already occurred can be fixed with a filling or crown to cover and protect the tooth after removing the decay. Root canal treatments can also help to remove tooth decay that has spread to the center of the tooth. As a last resort, it’s possible to completely remove the tooth and replace it with a partial denture, bridge or implant.
If you fail to treat tooth decay, it can progress from a minor nuisance to incredibly painful toothache. Some situations require a root canal treatment or extraction of a tooth in order to remedy it.
Since there are many options to both prevent and treat tooth decay, we take into consideration your medical and economic conditions before we recommend a treatment option. By taking a balanced approach that is healthy for your teeth and suitable for your circumstances, it’s possible to treat tooth decay without causing undue stress.
If you’d like to learn more about tooth decay, methods of prevention and potential treatments, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today for more information.
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