Middletown dentist
It's a great feeling when the results of your dental exam reveal no cavities. Here at the office of Laurence K. Levy, DMD, we want you to know the causes, symptoms, and prevention associated with dental decay and the resulting cavities so that you can increase the likelihood of experiencing that great feeling on your next visit to our
Middletown dentist.
Dental decay is the result of plaque, the filmy bacteria that grows on and between your teeth and at the gum line. If plaque remains in your mouth for too long, it will turn into tartar, a hardened form. Your tooth enamel begins to slowly erode and little holes form, or cavities. In many cases, there are no symptoms of dental decay at all. That's why you come in to see our Middletown dentist every six months. However, if a cavity is large enough, you might develop a toothache, sensitivity to hot or cold foods and drinks, a loose filling, bad breath, or the feeling of an unpleasant taste in your mouth. Those are all indications that you should not hesitate to get a checkup from our
Middletown dentist. Preventing cavities begins with a nutritious diet that limits your consumption of sugar, which acts as a catalyst for the formation of plaque. You should brush first thing in the morning, and then again before going go bed, with thorough flossing to accompany your nighttime brushing. If you do so, most of your plaque will be removed on a daily basis, and there will be less accumulation of tartar as a result. The biggest concern about tartar is that once it has appeared, the only way to get rid of it effectively is with a professional teeth cleaning. Fortunately, you will have one as part your twice-yearly dental exam at our office.
Call us today to arrange your next appointment.
By Laurence K. Levy, DMD
March 19, 2018
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