It goes without saying that the last thing a person wants to experience is the loss of one or more of their permanent adult teeth. Once these structures are gone, they are considered to be gone for good. Moreover, one or more missing teeth can lead to functional and structural issues that make completing routine tasks so much more of a chore than they have to be.
In many instances, tooth loss is the result of an untreated infection such as tooth decay. Decay begins when oral bacteria produce a destructive acid that erodes the structure of a tooth. Without intervention, it will create a small hole in a structure known as a cavity and continue to spread inside, leading to its demise.
Tooth decay is one of the most common oral health concerns out there, but that does not mean it is something that should be taken lightly. In the early stages, a cavity can be addressed with a dental filling, but as it progresses, this option might not be possible. Contact our team to learn more about this process.
When a restorative filling will no longer suffice to treat a cavity, the next viable option to consider is root canal therapy. During this process, your dentist will carefully but thoroughly remove infected dental pulp from within your tooth and clean the area. A dental material is then used to fill the open canals for structural reinforcement, and that is all there is to it! Root canal therapy is an excellent treatment option to save your natural tooth.
Dental infection and tooth loss affect various people in different ways, and treatment that may be right for one person might not be right for you. Our team takes care to truly get to know your dental needs and smile goals so that you receive the best quality care, and we encourage you to give us a call today to learn about your restorative options.
To learn more about the need for restorative dental care, contact Modern Smiles in North Hollywood, CA by calling 818-763-9353 and schedule your next appointment with our team today.
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