Tooth decay is a silent disease, with symptoms only apparent once the damage has been inflicted. Bacteria, plaque, sugar, acid and poor oral hygiene are all causes of tooth decay, which begins as mild enamel wear and ends up with the infection of the inner dental chamber.
How does tooth decay occur and what can my Liverpool dentist do to stop it?
Tooth decay occurs when plaque and bacteria are able to build-up on the teeth. The bacteria releases acids, which eat away at the dental enamel, first affecting the surface of the tooth, then the dentin layer and finally infecting the dental pulp inside the tooth.
It is not until the final part of the decay when the infection enters the dental pulp that pain occurs, but by this point it is too late and the tooth is technically dead, after which you will require root canal treatment and dental crowns.
However, at Liverpool Dental Implant and Aesthetic we use lightening, magnification and x-rays to thoroughly assess any dental decay. Even the smallest sign of erosion will be inspected and treated, using a mixture of dental cleaning and white fillings.
What else can a dentist spot during a dental check-up?
Visiting the dentist every 6 months allows them to know what your healthy mouth looks like, which makes it easier to spot any abnormalities, which may cause you harm.
Problems such as gum disease and, even more seriously, mouth cancer, can all be spotting, checked and treated earlier rather than later if you take the time to visit your dentist regularly.
If you would like to book an appointment for your dental check-up please call the practice. We would be more than happy to help and are here to answer all of your questions.
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