A dental cavity is the most common purpose for patients to seek dental treatment, and can be quickly and easily reversed by seeking professional care during its early stages of development. The symptoms that an individual might experience after the development of a cavity can include increased sensitivity to hot and cold liquids, pain that surrounds the tooth, dark discoloration and visible pits along the surface, difficulty chewing solid foods, and even headaches. The reasoning for a cavity development begins with the plaque that builds up on the surface of our teeth. This plaque acts as a breeding ground for harmful bacteria to reside on the enamel, or hard outer layer of our teeth. When we eat food that contains sugar, the bacteria begins to consume this content, and in this process a highly destructive acid is produced as a result. The acid then begins to literally eat away at the outer layers of our teeth over time, eventually breaking through the enamel and creating a hole, or pit on the surface that’s known as a cavity. If left untreated, these bacteria can make its way into the central areas of the tooth and cause infection that spreads through the nerves, which often requires more advanced treatment like root canal therapy in order to correct the problem. If you are suffering from tooth pain and have not had a dental exam within the last six months, please give us a call today. Your Long Beach Family Dentist can offer a quick and painless solution.
Dental implants are made to act as a foundation for replacement teeth that mimic natural teeth in appearance, feel, and functionality. The individual who lost their teeth will restore their capacity to eat without restriction and may smile with assurance knowing that their facial features will be retained and that their teeth seem natural.
