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Cavities represent the physical proof that your precious tooth enamel is being eaten away by bacteria that are feeding off of plaque, tartar, and food remnants in your mouth. Cavities need to be detected and treated promptly in order to prevent them from growing and causing an eventual need for root canal therapy or even an extracted tooth. Equally important is to stop cavities from forming at all, whenever possible. That is what we at Dr. Peter Blauzvern, DDS, PC are committed to doing: taking every measure to help you avoid tooth decay and to address the effects of it promptly when it's found. One of the most effective methods of doing this is our dental cleanings in Jericho.
The foods you eat and beverages you drink are the starting point of all tooth decay and cavity formation. Sugars and starches are a food source for bacteria. Of course, if you dedicate yourself to brushing and flossing at least twice per day (and ideally, after every meal) then you will be able to remove the vast majority of the food and plaque that can lead to tooth damage. But there are hiding places for these enemies of your dental health: between teeth, at the gum line, and in gum pockets, your toothbrush and floss may not be able to reach. The solution? Twice yearly checkups and our dental cleanings in Jericho.
It's not possible to reverse the loss of tooth material that occurs when you have cavities, but by finding them early, they can be cleaned out and filled. This keeps the tooth strong and healthy and prevents the cavity from getting bigger. Through both a visual and physical examination of your teeth and the more detailed view that can be had by x-rays, even small cavities can be found early. But filling them doesn't address the underlying problem. Only the eradication of the plaque, tartar, and food particles can do that. And that's what you get with our dental cleanings in Jericho. And remember that your gums can also benefit. Without regular cleanings, irritation, inflammation, and eventually infection can set in and lead to advanced gum disease. Cleanings help you to avoid this.
By Peter M. Blauzvern, DDS, PC & Tascha Z. Fuchs, DDS
April 1, 2016
