New Year Fillings: Restore Your Smile with Cavity Treatment

The new year is a time for resolutions, and many people may want to take care of their dental health. It’s important to make sure that your teeth are cavity-free with cavity treatment in order to maintain healthy gums and strong teeth! This blog post will talk about how cavity treatment can help you have healthy teeth this New Year.

What is a Cavity?

Cavities are the most common type of tooth decay which occurs when an individual has plaque build up on their teeth. If left untreated, cavities can lead to serious oral health problems such as loss of bone support around the root area, pain when chewing or brushing your teeth, bad breath, gum disease and more.

How They Develop

Cleveland Clinic explains that many factors play a role in the development of cavities. These steps typically occur:

• Bacteria in the mouth feed on sugar, starchy foods and drinks (fruit, candy, bread, cereal, sodas, juice and milk). The bacteria convert these carbohydrates into acids.
• Bacteria, acid, food and saliva mix to form plaque. This sticky substance coats the teeth.
• Without proper brushing and flossing, acids in plaque dissolve tooth enamel, creating cavities, or holes.

Symptoms of a Cavity

There are many symptoms of cavities. The severity of symptoms depends on the stage of tooth decay that you are currently experiencing. WebMD explains that the symptoms of a cavity will depend on how large it is and where it is in your mouth. As decay get worse, you could begin to experience:

• Pain or a toothache that happens without warning
• Sensitive teeth
• Pain when you eat or drink sweet, hot, or cold things
• Holes or pits in your teeth
• Black, white, or brown tooth stains
• Pain when you bite down

Treatment Options

Fillings

One of the most common treatments for cavities is a filling. In this process, we will first remove all decay from the tooth and then fill it with a material that matches the color of your surrounding teeth.

Tooth Extraction

Depending on the location and severity of the cavity, we may recommend a tooth extraction if one or more teeth have been severely damaged by decay. In this process, the entire tooth is removed from your mouth so that healthy tissue can grow in its place.

Root Canal

Another cavity treatment option is a root canal. This removes the decayed pulp from inside your tooth. The pulp is removed with surgical tools, and the empty space inside your tooth is cleaned. A filling or a root canal post is then inserted into the empty pulp chamber to keep it sealed from infection. It is important to note that a root canal may be necessary if you have a cavity which has spread beyond the enamel of your tooth.

Benefits of Cavity Treatment

• When you have cavities filled, it protects your teeth from further damage and pain.
• If a cavity is not treated correctly, it can spread into the pulp where tooth nerve cells are located which can be very painful and lead to infection or loss of the tooth.
• Cavities can spread quickly if left untreated, so it is important to speak with your dentist about proper cavity treatment.
• While there are many oral health risks associated with untreated cavities, this condition is completely preventable and may only take a few days at the most for them to be treated.

Why is Cavity Treatment Important?

Every year, thousands of people suffer from tooth decay due to not taking proper care of their teeth. If you do not properly take care of your teeth, it could lead to oral pain and even serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke or pneumonia. With cavity treatment, patients can help prevent harmful oral health problems.

Caring for Your Smile

There are several ways to care for your teeth and preserve good oral health. One way is cavity treatment, which can help you if you have any cavities present in your mouth. 

Another way to care for your smile is by brushing and flossing daily. You should also consider making regular appointments with your dentist, who can provide you with an exam to look for any oral problems. With these steps in place, it will be easier for patients to maintain perfect oral health without having cavities or other serious conditions develop.

Make an Appointment with Stonebrook Family Dental

If you are suffering from cavity pain, please contact us at Stonebrook Family Dental in Aurora, Colorado. We will be happy to schedule an appointment for you with the help of our caring team. Maintain a healthy smile in 2022 with Stonebrook Family Dental.