A smile is worth a thousand words, and a healthy smile even more. To preserve your valuable grin, you must protect your teeth by visiting your dentist regularly. Oral health commonly takes a back seat, and people often see their dentists when they already have pain caused by cavities.
Cavities commonly known as tooth decay or caries are permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. They can affect children as well as adults and are caused by a combination of factors, including bacteria in your mouth, frequent snacking, drinks with sugar and not cleaning your teeth well.
Left untreated, cavities will increase in size, affecting deeper layers of your teeth, causing severe toothache, infection and at times tooth loss. Regular dental visits and good brushing and flossing habits are your best protection against cavities and tooth decay.
You may not be aware that a cavity is forming so it is of great important to have regular dental check-ups and cleanings, even when your mouth feels and looks fine. However, if you experience a toothache or mouth pain, see your dentist as soon as possible.
Your Dentist can clean and treat the cavity and restore it with a composite white filling which is more pleasing to the eye.