Dental surgery and related dental procedures are often feared to be painful experiences that can be avoided by attending to your dental needs. However dental surgery and related procedures are essential for : Maintaining the health and integrity of your teeth, gum and mouth. Restoring functioning of your teeth Preventing serious complications in the future. Improving the cosmetic appearance of the teeth and mouth. Understanding dental procedures often helps allay unrealistic fears surrounding dental surgery. Advances in pharmaceuticals, anesthesia, investigative and therapeutic techniques means that your dental procedure should be fairly painless and quick in the hands of a skilled dentist, periodontist or orthodontist. What is a tooth cavity? A tooth cavity is the destruction of the tooth structure due to lactic acid produced by bacteria in the mouth. Chipping and fractures of the tooth cause further damage to tooth structure. Cavities provide an ideal environment to trap food and allow bacteria to thrive while destroying greater portions of the tooth enamel (outer layer) and dentin (inner layer). Left unattended, the cavity will completely erode the tooth, cause a toothache or jaw pain or even complicate to form dental abscesses in the surrounding area. What is a tooth filling? A … Continue reading Dental Procedures & Surgery – Root Canal, Bridges, Implants