Have you noticed your teeth suddenly feeling sensitive or aching? Often, regular pain in and around your teeth could mean the presence of a serious oral health issue, such as tooth decay or even a dental infection. In today’s blog, we’re looking at the importance of treating these concerns early, and when to see your Charles City, IA, dentist.
Cavities and More
Often, an ache or feeling of sensitivity could be linked to allergies or sinus issues, or possibly cold winter air or visiting higher elevations. However, these aches pass after a few hours. Persistent aches or sensitivity could mean a cavity, in which harmful bacteria has bypassed your outer enamel and reached the inner layers of dentin, which can happen as a result of injury or poor oral hygiene weakening and damaging enamel. People may soon experience tooth sensitivity to hot and cold foods and drinks, and a toothache may develop that doesn’t pass, but grows more painful with time. Don’t ignore these aches, talk to us about treatment! We can often address a cavity in one visit with a filling, and this prevents the onset of an infection or abscess, which would require more substantial treatment options.
An Exam Before the Holidays
If you have concerns about your smile or if you haven’t seen a dentist in the last six months, then please contact our team today. With a checkup, we can examine your smile and identify possible areas of concern, creating a treatment plan to improve the health and beauty of your smile. The cleaning portion allows our team to remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth, which helps prevent not only cavities, but gum disease, bad breath, and teeth stains. Schedule a visit now to see us before the holidays, so you can greet 2020 with a healthier smile!
Use Your Benefits!
Do you have dental insurance, or possibly a flex spending account? If so, then you have benefits and money that will expire at the end of 2019 unless used. Instead of letting this go to waste, contact our team to discuss treatments and routine care to improve the health, function, and beauty of your smile. If you have any questions about our approach to family dental care, then please contact our team today. We’re ready to help patients of all ages enjoy healthier smiles!
Do You Have Questions About Preventive Dentistry?
Routine care is crucial for protecting teeth from minor and serious concerns,and no time is better to see us than the present. To learn more about our approach to general and preventive treatments, schedule a visit by calling Central Park Dentistry in Charles City, IA, today at (641) 228-1115. We also proudly welcome patients from Osage, New Hampton, and all surrounding communities.
