Dental Cavities and Treatment for Tooth Cavity in Brampton

Cavities also called Dental Carries or tooth decay, can potentially cause lots of dental problems unless treated early. A cavity eventually create a little hole (pit) on the tooth and cause sensitivity and pain. Most cavities increases in size over a period of time and may even lead to the complete tooth loss. Cavity must be fixed in a timely manner, before it is too late. Once the damage is done, fixing and restoring through artificial means can be very intrusive and expensive. Root canals, crowns and implants are some of the treatments that are commonly done to restore the lost smile.

Cavities are influenced by several factors such as: not brushing your teeth properly; consuming foods or liquids that are high in sugar; and smoking. Cavities are a common issue with people in any age group but they are more common amongst children and young adults as they consume foods high in sugars and lacks general awareness.

Cavities are commonly found on teeth that are hard to keep clean such as: in between the teeth and on the back of the mouth. Plaque and bacteria can build on these areas. The bacteria produce acids that damages the hard tooth enamel and seeps inside to the dentin, causing damage to the dentin. Brushing and flossing in the morning and at night before going to the bed helps prevent plaque and cavities from developing.

As always, prevention is better than cure. Regular dental checkups by your family dentist is a must. Your dentist diagnose a cavity early and save you and your loved one, from the pain it may cause later.

Treatment of cavity is fairly simple and painless. The dentist checks the affected area to ascertain the extent of damage. They may take some x-rays to help to help confirm the damage. Once confirmed, dentist then removes and excavates the bacteria by drilling and using some hand instruments. One that is done, the dentist disinfects and fills the resulting space with enamel like resin material or amalgam. Now the bacteria is removed, further damage gets contained. It takes more or less an hour to complete this process.

If you are looking for an experienced dentist to diagnose your cavities, please contact us. Dr. Sonia Sharma and her hand picked associate doctors have over 75 years of combined dental experience. We will be happy to meet with you and your family at your convenience.

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