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A cavity does not always mean a toothache. In fact, tooth pain does not occur until the cavity has eaten away enough of your tooth to reach the inside, where the nerve and pulp are. Knowing the early indicators of a cavity and having it treated can save you time, money and, most importantly, pain. With help from your Findlay, OH dentist, you can locate and treat tooth decay early.
Signs You May Have a Cavity
How is a cavity treated?
Removing the decay from the tooth is the main goal of cavity treatment.Your dentist removes decay from smaller cavities using a dental drill, then fills the tooth using filling materials, usually composite resin. If the decay has infected the tooth’s pulp, your dentist will use root canal therapy. This process removes the decay, along with the damaged nerve and tooth pulp. The tooth’s roots and inside are scrubbed clean to ensure no bacteria is trapped inside the filling. Your dentist fills the tooth and places a dental crown over it. The crown protects and stabilizes the tooth to prevent further issues.
For more information on cavities or early cavity detection, please contact your dentist at DeClerk Family Dental in Findlay, OH. Call (419) 422-8972 to schedule your appointment today.