Treatments To Prevent Tooth Decay

Treatments To Prevent Tooth Decay

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Tooth decay can lead to discomfort, infection, and even the greater risk of tooth loss. Which is why our team offers care for children and those with limited dexterity to prevent cavities and keep smiles strong. Our team of prosthodontic experts in Fulton, MO, can offer a preventive way to fight cavities!

The Causes and Warning Signs of Cavities

How does a cavity form in your tooth? Tooth decay can impact every member of your family, from the youngest to the oldest. Cavities form when harmful bacteria can move past the protective layer of enamel and reach the sensitive inner dentin. This could be due to an injury or teeth grinding damaging the outer enamel. But this could also happen when plaque buildup, brought on by poor oral hygiene and a diet high in sugar, weakens and erodes the outer enamel. When tooth decay forms, your teeth could encounter sensitivity when you eat and drink, and you could develop a toothache that doesn’t subside after a day or two. At this point, treatment is crucial for avoiding the onset of a dental infection.

Fluoride Treatments

One way to help protect smiles from the cavities is with fluoride. This naturally-occurring mineral can strengthen the outer enamel and prevent the onset of a cavity. During your six-month checkup and cleaning visit, we can apply fluoride to the teeth in a varnish form to strengthen the outer enamel. The process takes seconds and you just need to avoid food and drink for about 30 minutes as the material cures fully. You can also protect your smile with fluoride toothpaste.

Dental Sealants

If you or your kids have trouble reaching the rear teeth, this can leave particles of sugar and starch trapped between the molars. Cavities then form there, causing pain and increasing the risk of infection and other complications. But with dental sealants, we will apply a special acrylic layer to the molars that coats them and prevents food and drink particles from being caught between the teeth. The application only takes seconds and these can stay in place for up to ten years, wearing away gradually with time. We can re-apply as needed.

If you have any questions about the treatments we use to prevent tooth decay and safeguard smiles, then contact our team today to learn more.

Learn More About Cavity Prevention With Callaway Family Dental In Fulton, MO

Our team wants to help you avoid the onset of tooth decay and keep your smiles strong. To learn more about fighting tooth decay, give us a call at Callaway Family Dental And Implant Center in Fulton, MO at (573) 642-6904 today! A smile free of cavities is possible, so talk to our team about improving your oral hygiene!