How serious is a cavity? That answer can depend on how much time that cavity has spent growing, and doing damage to your tooth. In cases where the problem is identified early, your Shrewsbury, MA dentist can provide care and restore your tooth with a dental filling, sparing most of the tooth’s structure. However, a cavity can also call for a root canal procedure, and experience more damage. Because there is no way for you to stop a cavity’s growth on your own, early detection and treatment are important. Your dentist’s ability to detect problems in their early stages is one benefit of regular dental checkups. At these appointments, your smile is carefully examined, so any concerns can be addressed before they worsen.
The Close Inspection Of Your Smile You Enjoy During A Routine Checkup
Your dentist uses experience and advanced imaging technology to search for any problems that might be impacting your oral health. That inspection can include a study of digital x-rays taken of your teeth, which can lead to the discovery of problems in their early stages. Of course, this examination is more than just a check for tooth decay – your dentist also looks for signs of other problems, including signs of oral cancer. It can be easier to provide a successful treatment of oral cancer when you have the problem identified before it has the opportunity to worsen.
Your Preventive Visits Also Include A Dedicated Dental Cleaning
At every preventive appointment, you receive a thorough, professional teeth cleaning. These sessions result in the removal of plaque, food debris, and tartar that might be found. The removal of tartar is of particular importance, because its removal is not possible through brushing and flossing alone.
Make An Appointment For An Oral Health Review At Modern Dentistry Of Shrewsbury
You can arrange for dedicated preventive dental care when you set up an appointment at Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury. Our practice is proud to help patients keep their smiles in the best possible shape, and we can help you by addressing problems in their early stages, before they have a chance to worsen. Contact us to schedule an appointment with Dr. Pizzi, Dr. Mehdi, and colleagues by calling our office at (508) 842-8838. Located in Shrewsbury, MA, we proudly welcome patients from Worcester, North and South Grafton, Westborough, Southborough, Northborough, Boylston, Hopkinton, Millbury, and all surrounding areas.
