Many dental problems may go unnoticed in their early stages. They may not cause pain or have visible signs. However, a dental prophylaxis appointment can help your dental professional diagnose these problems at an early stage! For example, it’s common not to feel pain from a cavity when it first forms. But your dentist will most likely be able to find that cavity in your prophylaxis appointment and repair it before it gets larger and causes you discomfort.
Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp, the soft tissue inside the root canal, becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infections can have a variety of causes: deep decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth, or a crack or chip in the tooth. In addition, an injury to a tooth may cause pulp damage even if the tooth has no visible chips or cracks!! If pulp inflamation or infection is left untreated, it can cause pain or lead to an abscess.
Tooth decay happens when the enamel and dentin of a tooth are exposed to acidity. This causes them to become soft, producing a cavity.
A dental filling can help restore your tooth, providing function and shape. They also prevent further decay by eliminating areas where bacteria can enter the tooth.
