Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics

Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics Bloomington

At Create A Smile in Bloomington IN, we see more cavities in our patients than we would like to. Cavities are far too common in the United States, and there is a tendency to consider them inevitable.

Cavities happen when certain types of bacteria produce acids in the mouth. These acids destroy the enamel of a tooth, as well as its underlying dentin. Holes in the enamel are cavities.

If you’ve got a toothache or new sensitivity in your teeth, or if it hurts when you chew, then you may have a cavity. Call our office so we can get it filled.

Prevent Cavities

To keep your teeth from developing new cavities, we recommend – in addition to daily brushing – the following three things:

  • Strengthen your teeth with fluoride. Most municipal water supplies contain fluoride. Also, make sure it’s in your toothpaste. Not all toothpastes have it.
  • Get dental sealants. We can paint sealants onto your teeth – the back teeth in particular. Sealants act as an added layer of protection for your teeth. You’ll still need to brush!
  • Have regular checkups. Seeing us for a cleaning and checkup every six months means we’ll find any new decay early, and treat it.

At Create A Smile in Bloomington IN we want all our patients to have healthy teeth and gums. Patients from Spencer, Ellettsville, and Bedford come to our practice for general and cosmetic dentistry. Schedule your next cleaning and checkup today.

Contact Create A Smile, PC – Dr. Ken Moore:

812-332-1405

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

219 E. 17th St.
Bloomington, Indiana
47408

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