Tooth Decay: Prevent It, Stop It

Posted by Dental Centre of Conroe

For some, tooth decay arrives in childhood years. For others, it stays away until the teen years and even into adulthood. When you experience a cavity, you may find that you aren’t really sure what to do about it, how to avoid it in the future, and if you’ve been doing something wrong all this time to end up with one. Fortunately, we can very simply lay out for you the details regarding how to prevent it, as well as how to stop it. Keep these ideas in mind and you will be offering your oral health some serious protection.

To Prevent It

Of course, the best option is to prevent tooth decay because then it never happens. You never require restorative care to address a cavity. This is an easier way of keeping your smile in good shape (when compared with allowing decay to occur). Rest easy, your efforts are minimal yet highly effective and should include the following:

  • You should brush two times daily, two minutes each, once in the morning and again at night
  • Your toothbrush should not have firm or hard or medium bristles; soft only
  • You should floss once every day
  • You should schedule a dental visit with us, during which we will perform a professional cleaning and checkup, to prevent decay

To Stop It

Perhaps you have ended up with tooth decay. Even if you take decent care of your smile, it’s possible for a cavity to form, so do not lose heart. If you’ve missed a particular area of your teeth or bacteria have hidden quite well, decay may occur. It’s all about how you handle the problem that determines how your smile comes out on the other side. All you need to do is schedule a dental filling when we suggest one.

Don’t Let Decay Get The Best Of You

Receive preventive care and any necessary restorative treatment from us to keep decay out of your smile and out of your life. Come in for a visit in Conroe, TX by scheduling a visit with the Dental Centre of Conroe by calling (936) 441-4600. We serve patients from Conroe, Houston, The Woodlands, Willis, Montgomery, Magnolia, Huntsville, and the neighboring communities.