Dental Exams Can Lead To Timely Cavity Care

Is there time in your schedule for a dental checkup? If you have gone more than six months without one, you should make your next visit a priority. Among the many reasons to be consistent about preventive dentistry, it is important to remember that these appointments lead to timely warnings about dental decay. A cavity that is caught in time can be treated while you only have a limited amount of dental damage to worry over. At our Omaha, NE dentist’s office, we can provide a thorough review of your teeth and gums, which will determine if you might need restorative treatment. Because we also provide detailed teeth cleanings at these visits, they also help patients stay healthy and avoid future difficulties!

Can I Really Have A Cavity And Not Realize It?

It takes time for a cavity to develop to the point where more involved services, like root canal therapy and the placement of a crown, are necessary. However, that does not mean you have plenty of time to wait in order to deal with the problem. Once that cavity has formed, it will do permanent damage to your tooth structure. As time passes, that damage will worsen, which means more of your enamel is permanently lost. Fortunately, your dentist can recognize when you need treatment before the problem is so serious that it causes noticeable discomfort. While some work will have to take place to address the loss of enamel, treatment will ultimately be more conservative.

Planning Treatment For Dental Decay

After evaluating your cavity, we will be able to determine what kind of care you need to permanently restore your tooth’s health. A custom dental filling can be placed after you have unhealthy tissues removed. Fillings only occupy the space where a cavity formed. By covering this area alone, we are able to leave the surrounding structure intact. We use a composite resin to provide these restorations. They bond directly to your tooth structure, and they imitate its appearance so that the problem will not cause a permanent change to your smile.

How Exams Help You Prevent Problems With Your Oral Health

Regular dental exams lead to better prevention of oral health issues as well as early treatment for active concerns. As part of every appointment, patients have their teeth thoroughly cleaned, which removes all plaque and tartar buildup. Tartar removal is an especially important service, one that you cannot address on your own. This is because tartar buildup resists removal with toothbrushes and floss.

Talk To Your Omaha, NE Dentist To Schedule Your Next Exam

At Pacific Hills Dental, we can take care of cavities with discreet, lifelike restorations that provide lasting support. To find out more about how we can take care of you, call our Omaha, NE, dental office today at (402) 330-2243.