It goes without saying that if you experience a broken bone or even a dislodged tooth, immediacy is key. In other words, you would not just wait around and hope the situation would get better like a stomach ache or a headache, and instead, you would action. Dental concerns such as cavities or discomfort are similar in nature, in that waiting will not make it go away, and surely enough it will get worse over time. In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX dentist will take a look at the progression of a cavity and procedures you may have to undergo as a result.

Dangers of Decay

Just like many other forms of threat to your oral health, decay is caused by harmful oral bacteria that have been permitted to thrive in the warm, moist, and hard-to-access areas of the mouth. Indeed, these bacteria are present in every smile, but it is up to you to implement a consistent preventive care regimen to best keep them at bay.

When bacteria nestle near teeth, certain foods such as sugar causes them to secrete dangerous acids that actively work to break down the natural healthy structure of your tooth. Eventually, a portion will become softened and even broken down, causing a hole known as a cavity. A cavity is one of the earliest stages of decay, and if it is not treated effectively with a composite dental filling restoration, then it will continue to grow and spread. When treated, we will take care to thoroughly the decaying portions of tooth and clean the area before placing the composite resin material to ensure its rate of success. For more information on this process, contact our team today.

When the Threat Becomes Internal

As you wait to have your cavity treated, the harmful bacteria continue to work. After significant time has passed and decay has spread past a certain extent, a regular filling will no longer suffice. At this point, the infection will have spread internally, affecting both your dental pulp and your nerves. Because of this, sharp pain is not uncommon at this stage, and your dentist will recommend a root canal procedure to remove the internal rot.

You Could Possibly Lose a Tooth

If for some reason or circumstance you have not sought treatment for your decaying tooth, the infection could progress even further to the point that even a root canal procedure will fail. Once this has occurred, you more likely than not will lose a structure as it has reached a point that no procedure will work. At this time, your dentist may recommend extraction and replacing it with a dental implant, as nothing else may be done. Contact our team for more information about your options and how we can help.

Contact Our Team

For more information or to schedule your appointment with our team, contact The Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX by calling 936-441-4600 today.