{"id":532,"date":"2016-11-21T04:45:37","date_gmt":"2016-11-21T04:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dentistrybydesignks.com\/?page_id=532"},"modified":"2017-05-30T13:55:43","modified_gmt":"2017-05-30T13:55:43","slug":"tooth-decay-prevention","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dentistrybydesignks.com\/services\/hygiene\/tooth-decay-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth Decay Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Tooth Decay Prevention<\/h1>\n

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<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tooth decay is the process of a tooth\u2019s mineral content being dissolved<\/b>. A cavity, or caries, is a hole in a tooth that is caused by tooth decay.<\/p>\n

Do I have a cavity?<\/b>
\nA cavity, or caries, is a hole in a tooth that is caused by tooth decay. If you experience pain when eating<\/b> something cold or sweet, and the pain goes away fairly quickly, you may have a cavity. If it is a cavity, the sooner you get it taken care of<\/b>, the less severe the damage will be. A toothache that is not sensitive to cold may have another cause. See our team at Dentistry by Design<\/b><\/a> for proper diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n

What causes tooth decay?<\/b>
\nThe foods we eat react with the bacteria in our mouth to form acids that can eat away and decay<\/b> the hard tissue of our teeth. Plaque is the bacteria most responsible for tooth decay. A cavity, or caries, is a hole in a tooth that is caused by this decay.<\/p>\n

What is a cavity?<\/b>
\nThe foods we eat react with the bacteria in our mouth to form acids that can eat away and decay the hard tissue of our teeth. A cavity, or caries, is the actual hole in the tooth<\/b> that is caused by this decay.<\/p>\n

What will Dr. Gilsdorf do to fix my cavity?<\/b>
\nSimple cavities are treated with a filling. Dr. Gilsdorf will use a drill or dental instrument to remove the decayed tooth tissue, and replace that removed tooth structure with a filling<\/b>. The filling will either be a metal amalgam, or will be a tooth-colored composite. Some cavities are too large for a filling. If the damage is very extensive, and too much of the tooth tissue has decayed, He may recommend a dental crown<\/b><\/a>. If the cavity has been left untreated, and the tooth has become infected, this serious condition is called an abscess, which might require a root canal<\/b><\/a>. The sooner you have your tooth examined, the more options he will have to preserve your natural tooth.<\/p>\n

How can I prevent cavities?<\/b>
\nThe best prevention is to floss and brush your teeth twice a day, especially after meals or snacks. Brushing<\/b> helps remove the plaque, bacteria that forms on teeth, which is the major cause of tooth decay. Dental floss<\/b> can get into the spaces between teeth where you toothbrush can\u2019t reach.<\/p>\n

Why should I take care of a toothache?<\/b>
\nFirst, the toothache could be a sign of a non-dental problem<\/b>, and not a problem with the tooth itself. If the problem is with the tooth, early treatment is important<\/b>, because we at Dentistry by Design want you to keep as much original tooth structure as possible. An early cavity can be filled before the tooth abscesses and needs a root canal. An early abscess can be treated<\/b> with a root canal, instead of tooth extraction. A tooth that is too far damaged and infected may have to be extracted to prevent further damage to the mouth, and extraction is always Dr. Gilsdorf\u2019s last resort.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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