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One of the most common dental ailments that people suffer from all the time are cavities. Even when preventative measures are taken, cavities can still develop, but they have reduced significantly in occurrence over the past hundred years. Despite our advances, cavities can still occur and it is imperative that they are treated as soon as possible. In order to treat a cavity, you will need a dental filling, which can we can provide for you here at our Downtown Manhattan dental office. Here at Metropolitan Dental Associates PC we can also offer you an option of composite or amalgam fillings depending on your preference.
A cavity is a serious issue, no matter how common. We treat them here all the time at our Downtown Manhattan dental office. A cavity occurs when the tooth enamel becomes weak enough that it begins to rot with decay. This rotting is a result of plaque and tartar, bacteria that takes the form of a filmy, sticky substance that lines your teeth. Plaque is the reason why brushing and flossing are such important habits to keep up with as they can help reduce the amount of plaque accumulation in your mouth. In addition to brushing and flossing, it is also helpful to keep up with a healthy diet, drink plenty of water, that you stay away from sugary foods and beverages and to refrain from bad habits such as tobacco use. Dental cleanings are also effective as well as general dental preventative care. If you do have a cavity, however, it is imperative that you see your dentist as soon as you can. You may have a cavity if you have a toothache or have been experiencing tooth pain, especially when you chew or bite. Sometimes certain foods can aggravate the cavity as well. Here at Metropolitan Dental Associates PC, we can help clean away the rotted tooth and fill it in so that decay does not spread or occur again.
Here at our Downtown Manhattan dental office, you have a choice of a composite resin filling, which is a tooth colored material, or the more traditional amalgam filling which is silver in appearance. If you have a cavity or want to learn more about our dental filling options, call us here at Metropolitan Dental Associates PC today.
By Metropolitan Dental Associates
August 27, 2015
