If you are currently suffering from tooth decay but you are considering just ignoring the problem and hoping things get better, then our [practice_name] team wants to tell you why you need to receive treatment right away.

Tooth decay is a serious dental issue that should never be ignored. If you treat it right away, it will probably only need a dental filling. If you delay treatment, you might have to experience more serious and expensive treatment, like:

-Dental crown placement: If the tooth decay is not treated, it will destroy a majority of the tooth’s structure, which is hard to correct with a dental filling. Therefore, if a lot of the tooth is diminished, a dental crown is the only treatment that can fix it.

-Root canal treatment: If the tooth decay is not treated and it reaches the pulp chamber, which is where the nerve and blood vessels are located, then the pulp will be irritated and infected. This can also lead to an abscess, which is extremely painful. At this point, only a root canal can take care of the issue.

-Tooth extraction: If the tooth decay is not treated and it completely damages the tooth, then a tooth extraction is needed, which is the treatment that should be avoided as much as possible. This is the only option when a dental crown or root canal treatment cannot help the situation.

So, the best thing you can do is visit your dentist, Dr. [doctor_name], as soon as possible and get your tooth decay in [city], [state], treated. If you have any questions or if you would like to learn more, please do not hesitate to give our office a call. We are more than happy to help you in any way we can!

Even though the porcelain material your new dental veneers are made from are not subject to tooth decay, they will still require some basic maintenance tips. By cleaning them regularly as part of your daily oral hygiene routine, you ensure that they will provide you with a great smile for a long time to come.

The dental veneers are only fitted over the front of your teeth. These teeth will still need to be brushed and flossed twice a day as part of your regular oral hygiene routine, to prevent tooth decay in the natural enamel.

When you sit down to for meal, it’s important to keep in mind that your natural tooth enamel is significantly harder that porcelain biting edge of your dental veneers. Try to get in the habit of cutting hard foods or crunchy foods into chunks and popping them into your mouth, rather than biting into them.

The natural enamel of your teeth is more receptive to stains than the porcelain of your dental veneers. If you have premolars or other teeth that are partially visible in your smile and you enjoy dark foods and beverages or use tobacco, they could stain in a way that is noticeable compared to the white veneers.

If you have questions about the best way to maintain your new dental veneers, you should call [practice_name] at [phone] to schedule an appointment.

At VIP Smiles in Syracuse, Utah, we offer white tooth-colored fillings for our patients who need a dental restoration. These resin or composite fillings are amalgam and mercury-free for the oral health of our patients. Because we use Micro-Air Abrasion, we can remove tooth decay quickly, from 2-4 minutes instead of the 20-30 which traditional fillings require!

Dental fillings are created to withstand the ongoing pressures of biting and chewing, and with good oral care and maintenance, they can last 5-15 years, depending on their composition. Even so, fillings do wear down with time, or chip, crack, and even fall out and require replacing.

Leaking – dental fillings can sometimes leak, and when this happens, oral debris consisting of bacteria and food particles enter the area beneath the filling. Because you cannot clean this area, the bacteria will create further decay by producing acid from feeding on this debris. Because this can go on for a while before you notice it, regular dental checkups are important to catching this. During a checkup our dedicated dentists, Drs. Shad, Richard, and Clive Ingram are able to detect if this is happening even before symptoms manifest.

Cracking – over time cracks can develop in fillings, even from biting down, particularly if the filling is higher than the tooth’s surface. Cracks can also develop around the edges of the filling and can be fixed instead of replaced, depending on the size and depth of the crack. And if you grind your teeth while you sleep you can wear down fillings prematurely.

Losing a filling – fillings can be lost for various reasons. You might accidentally bite down too hard on something, or the filling might not have been strong enough for the tooth it was originally placed on, or if the tooth didn’t bond properly during initial placement because saliva entered the cavity during the restoration process. If you do end up losing a filling, it will require replacement to preserve the tooth.

At VIP Smiles in Syracuse, Utah, we are happy to offer our patients white tooth-colored fillings for a beautiful, healthy, natural looking smile. So, if it is time for your next dental checkup or if you are experiencing problems with a filling, you can reach our dedicated team by calling [phone] today.

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The Consequences of Not Treating Tooth Decay