Cavities are one of the most common dental health complications that lead to permanent tooth loss in adults. This is because many people do not really care about maintenance of proper dental hygiene till they are faced by a dental emergency. If you are having constant toothache, chances are that you have developed cavities. The easiest way to deal with cavities is getting a Root Canal Service. Here are things that you will need to understand about cavities and the root canal procedure.
How cavities form
When a person eats starchy or sugary foods, some of the foods get stuck in the teeth. These form a coating called dental plaque. The coating is acted on by mouth bacteria forming an acidic substance. This substance is normally neutralized by the alkaline nature of toothpaste. However, for people without the habit of brushing before bed and after meals, the acid stays in the mouth and eats away at the enamel and the dentin, all the way to the pulp cavity. When the cavities have opened up the pulp cavity, the tissue becomes susceptible to bacterial infection. These infections are what cause toothache.
Dealing with cavities
The techniques that will be used in dealing with cavities will depend on their extent.
1. If the corrosion has only started and is causing tooth sensitivity, the dentist will recommend toothpaste that is calcium fortified to strengthen the tooth. They will also advise you on proper dental hygiene to avoid further corrosion.
2. If the cavities have bored a hole into the dentin, the dentist will use filling procedures to try and save the tooth from complete damage. They may also recommend crowns for more protection.
3. In case the decay has reached the pulp cavity, a Root Canal Service will have to be carried out. Here, all the rotten tissue is removed, leaving a gap. The dentist washes and sterilizes this gap and seals it. A crown is added for protection.
4. In case the decay has affected the root, extraction of the tooth followed by an implant could be the only choice.
Addressing tooth sensitivity and pain early enough protects you from total tooth loss. Robert Hankel, D.D.S. & Chris Ehrbright, D.D.S. perform routine checkups and offer restorative dental procedures like root canals. Go to Domain for details.
