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Can I leave a hole in my tooth?
Cavities don’t just go away on their own. If you ignore a cavity, it will continue to grow in size. One bad cavity could lead to a second cavity before long. Decay of the tooth will widen and deepen; this will make you more prone to brittle teeth leaving them to the possibility of cracking and breaking.
How do I know if my cavity has reached dentin?
If you have a cavity that has reached the nerve tissue, you may experience some or all of the following symptoms:
- Toothache when pressure (such as chewing) is applied to the tooth.
- Tooth sensitivity to heat or cold.
- Discoloration of the tooth.
- Swelling or tenderness of the gums.
What causes rapid tooth decay?
Tooth decay begins with Enamel Decay. This fast tooth decay of the enamel is caused by acids created from the food you eat and the food interacting with the natural bacteria that are in your mouth. Soda, sugary food, and drinks are harmful to your teeth and sometimes more harmful than battery acid.
What medications rot teeth?
5 medications that may be causing your teeth to decay
- Dry mouth.
- Antacids.
- Pain medications that may cause tooth decay.
- Antihistamines and decongestants.
- Blood pressure medication.
- Antidepressants.
- How to minimize damage.
Is it safe to go to the dentist once a year?
Short answer: You’re probably safe going once a year. My first instinct was to call my beloved dentist. She’s great. Because of a confusion that I could not correct, because there were sharp metal objects in my mouth, she believes I work for The New Yorker and spends our time together reviewing the New Yorker articles she likes.
Should the dentist treat people they don’t like?
The real truth is that the dentist should not treat people he doesn’t like. Jerome Groopman, author of How Doctors Think, tells us that mistakes in diagnosis are more likely to occur when doctors treat people they don’t like. I try to avoid writing anything that is cynical or pessimistic about the dental profession.
Do dentists go beyond their limitations?
Many procedures dentists do are fairly safe and reversible, but others are way beyond the skill level necessary for performance. When dentistry is a business and new “profit centers” are available…some dentists go beyond their limitations. Many dentists are nothing more than tooth jockeys.
Is it time to change the way you choose your dentist?
Dentistry has changed for the better with the preponderance of disposable supplies, but still plenty of tools need to be sterilized. This was a hot topic some years ago when OSHA put their foot down hard. But if you are seeing a trend here about ethics and business, maybe it’s a good time to rethink how patients choose their dentist.