If you have been skipping dental checkups even with a nagging toothache you are making things worse.
According to Libertyville Dental Associates, cavities will not magically fix themselves. In addition, Gum disease won’t get better on its own either.
Dental Checkups in Libertyville
Scheduling regular dental checkups in Libertyville is your best defense against oral problems.
While there are probably some very good reasons you haven’t been able to get to the dentist, none of them are good enough to put your oral health and overall health at risk, especially if the reason is dental anxiety.
If dental fear is the reason you aren’t anxious to get to your dentist, you should know your problems are only going to get worse.
Gum Disease and Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is caused by bacteria. Bacteria eats away at the enamel on your teeth eventually reaching the dentin.
When this happens the acid begins to create cavities. Those cavities work their way through the tooth and if not filled will only become larger.
When treated properly, large cavities require dental crowns to secure the filling. This makes the weak tooth strong keeping it safe from additional decay and/or breakages. Furthermore, large cavities may require a root canal.
Root Canal Therapy
A root canal is necessary if the nerves and vessels inside the tooth become infected. That tissue will eventually die. If your tooth is infected Libertyville Dental Associates will need to perform a root canal to save the tooth.
If you have an infection your dentist will clean and disinfect the tooth roots making sure to remove all of the nerves and tissue.
Once cleaned the roots are filled. After medicating and filling the tooth is capped with a dental crown.
Dental Sedation for Healthy Teeth
Of course dental sedation helps you avoid additional dental procedures such as root canal therapy and dental crowns because you don’t need them. If you practice good oral hygiene you probably won’t need dental fillings either.
When you see your dentist as required you won’t have to deal with cavities or tooth decay because Libertyville Dental Associates detects problems before they get worse.
Nip it in the Bud with Dental Sedation
Don’t make dental problems worse. Call or send a direct message, tell the team about your dental fear and schedule an appointment for dental sedation.
Your mouth will thank you for it. Call or send a text and schedule dental checkups with Libertyville Dental Associates. Your oral health depends on it.
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