The holidays are about spending time with family and friends, enjoying your favorite foods and drinks, and of course, the gifts! Maybe you prepared your shopping list months in advance. Or, perhaps you’re more of a last-minute shopper.
So, how do you know if you have a cavity? Well, depending on the severity of your tooth decay, you may experience a variety of symptoms. Here are some the accompanying symptoms that go along with tooth decay.
- Nothing (in the early stages)
- A toothache or spontaneous tooth pain
-Tooth Sensitivity
-Pain (Slight or Severe) when eating something sweet, hot, or cold
-Staining (brown, black or white) on the surface of your tooth
-Visible holes in your tooth. Those holes are cavities
-Pain when biting down
The best time to catch a cavity is in the early stages, when there are few, If any, symptoms. KEEPING YOUR TWICE YEARLY (or more) VISITS WITH US WILL ENSURE WE CATCH THEM IN TIME !
You can give us a call at (954) 217-1411 Monday - Friday to schedule your appointment :) or email us at contactus@yourwestondentist.com
We will let you know the best course of treatment for your particular situation. The recommendation could be easy as watching and waiting to see if we find any tooth decay in the very early stages
Or, if you are symptomatic we may have to formulate a more in-depth treatment plan.
We are offering New coming patient's a 90$ Promotion fee, Which includes a Full Comprehensive Exam along with Xrays and a Prophylaxis (Does not include Periodontal Cleanings)
As always, brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, floss at least once a day, and try to minimize the amount of sugar in your diet.
These steps will help you be proactive in preventing cavaties.
Even better, your teeth will thank you for it!!!
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