Dental decay treatment in Westland
No one wants to find out that they have a cavity, let alone several of them. Preventing them is our highest priority here at Cavalier Family Dental. And the second highest priority is to treat them early enough to avoid complications such as toothaches, infections, and even tooth loss.
Dental decay treatment in Westland
Along with our Westland dentist, let's trace back how a cavity starts. You have to look first at your diet. Excessive sugars, from cake, soda, candy, and ice cream; along with starches like bread, pasta, rice, and potatoes are fuel for the growth of dental plaque, the film-like bacterial substance that forms on teeth and at the gum line. It's plaque that cause the erosion of your tooth enamel, or what is called dental decay. If there is enough decay, a hole with develop, and that is your cavity. Your inner tooth becomes exposed, and more so as the cavity is allowed to become larger. Bacteria can then get inside, which makes you prone to an infection. At the end of that road is root canal therapy, and if the problem gets bad enough, a tooth extraction. With just one visit to our office once per six months, our Westland dentist will be able to detect the presence of cavities while they are still small. Putting in a filling now means less chance of problems later. In addition, you will also get a teeth cleaning while you're here. Removing tartar buildup, which is due to dental plaque not removed by your own brushing and flossing, is essential to the prevention of future cavities.
Let our Westland dentist help you keep dental decay and cavities to a minimum. While you're thinking of it, reach out to our office and schedule an appointment. And if you have a toothache right now, then call us immediately.
By Cavalier Family Dental
December 31, 2018
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