Dental decay or cavity
Tooth decay is damage to a tooth’s surface, or enamel. It happens when bacteria in your mouth make acids that attack the enamel. Tooth decay can lead to cavities (dental caries), which are holes in your teeth. If tooth decay is not treated, it can cause pain, infection, and even tooth loss.
- Make sure that you get enough fluoride by
- Brushing with a fluoride toothpaste
- Drinking tap water with fluoride. Most bottled water does not contain fluoride.
- Using fluoride mouth rinse - Practice good oral health by brushing your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and regularly flossing your teeth
- Make smart food choices by limiting foods and drinks that are high in sugars and starches. Eat nutritious, balanced meals and limit snacking
- Do not use tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco. If you currently use tobacco, consider quitting.
- visit dentist for regular check-ups and professional cleanings
- Make sure that your children get sealants on their teeth. Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings that protect the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. Children should get sealants on their back teeth as soon as they come in, before decay can attack the teeth
Services offered at AMARA DENTAL for treatment of tooth decay/tooth cavity
Tooth coloured fillings
Based on size of tooth cavity, our expert team recommneds various direct and indirect tooth coloured fillings for front and back teeth.
Tooth like/coloured crowns
Tooth coloured crown is the best possible treatment for teeth with large cavities.
Tooth coloured crowns mimic the natural teeth in esthetics and function.
Tooth laminates/lumineers
Tooth laminate is the best option that can be considered where the superficial portion of tooth decay needs to be replaced without covering the whole natural tooth
