Continue
Filling cavities is still the most common dental restoration but thanks to better attention to dental health, prevention as well as daily brushing and flossing regiments the number of cavities have decreased, while advances in treatment technology and techniques at practices like our Center for Cosmetic Dentistry have made the process of restoring a cavity much quicker and causing much less discomfort. The doctor and staff at our Franklin Square dentist will not cause you to have any unpleasant memories of the cavity filling you had in our office when you think about it years down the road.
Generally cavities occur when food particles remain on the surface of a tooth or between teeth. The bacteria in your mouth turns the food particles into acid and, in turn, the combination of bacteria, acid, food particles and saliva forms plaque, which sticks to the teeth and begins to form holes in the enamel of the tooth. which are referred to as cavities. As the holes decay and get bigger more debris is allowed into the center of the tooth and may eventually effect the inner core of the tooth, the pulp. Anybody at any age can get cavities, not just children. Our Franklin Square dentist in restores teeth with cavities by drilling out the decayed portion using new electric drilling technology that reduces traditional drilling noise. Our state-of-the-art office is equipped with the latest in dental equipment and technology. Our practice uses mercury-free filling materials such as composite resin fillings that blend in better with the tooth to protect the teeth. If the cavity is too large our doctor may place a crown over the tooth to protect it. If the pulp of the tooth has become infected an endodontic treatment may also be necessary to complete the restoration.
Our Franklin Square dentist believes that prevention of cavities is a far better approach than restoration. Cavities are prevented by a combination of diligent home tooth brushing and flossing as well as avoiding sugary foods and drinks as much as possible. Our doctor also recommends regular checkups in our office to catch any developing problems and treat them early as well as twice yearly dental cleanings. For our younger patients we also recommend the application of dental sealants and the use of fluoride treatments. Come into our office and lets begin to prevent cavities and other dental problems together.
By Center for Cosmetic Dentistry
May 7, 2019
