Finding out you have a cavity during your biannual checkup can be frustrating. After all, we know you do your best to keep your teeth and gums clean. Cavities are fairly common among patients of all ages, so there’s no need to be embarrassed. Your Riverside, CA, dental team offers lifelike fillings that can help treat the problem and protect your tooth from further damage.
Prevent Cavities And Protect Your Smile
Tooth decay is quite common for patients of all ages, but there are ways to prevent it. Starting at home, you should brush and floss at least twice a day to keep your teeth and gums clean. Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet can help limit the chances of cavities forming. Foods that are acidic or high in sugar can increase your chances of tooth decay, so try to limit these foods when possible. Along with your at-home hygiene routine, remember to visit your dentist biannually for a checkup.
These visits are important for patients of all ages, even young children. A hygienist will use special tools to remove plaque buildup from your teeth, and then your dentist will examine your smile to check for signs of decay. There may be a change in texture to the area or a visible hole if you have a cavity. You may also notice that your teeth are more sensitive or have a lingering pain after eating certain foods.
Why Dental Fillings Are Necessary
If your dentist does detect a cavity, it’s important to get a dental filling as soon as possible. The damaged part of your tooth will be removed gently and replaced with a stronger material. Materials such as silver amalgam or gold were used in the past for this restoration. Today, dentists opt for a more lifelike and natural appealing material, like composite resin. This will be bonded in place to restore your pearly white and protect it from further damage. Larger cavities or damage may be restored with an inlay or onlay,
When decay is left untreated, it can put you at risk of infections and other oral hygiene problems. In cases of a serious cavity, you may need a root canal done to treat it. You may need a root canal if you have a persistent toothache, deep decay, or discomfort when you eat.
Schedule This Restoration Today
Don’t ignore tooth decay! To schedule this restorative treatment with our team, call your nearest Riverside Dental Group location today.
Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.
Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.
Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest (951) 776-9001
Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.
Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.
Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.
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