{"id":253,"date":"2020-03-17T21:26:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T21:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/?p=253"},"modified":"2020-04-03T21:26:57","modified_gmt":"2020-04-03T21:26:57","slug":"treating-cavities-dental-crowns-in-kittanning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/17\/treating-cavities-dental-crowns-in-kittanning\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Remove Dental Decay and Restore Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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During your last\ncheckup, your dentist confirmed your worst fears: you have a cavity. You know\nthat if you don\u2019t do something about it, you could end up with a toothache and,\nin the worst-case scenario, a damaged or incomplete grin. Obviously, you\u2019ll\nwant the cavity treated and your tooth restored<\/a>\nsooner rather than later. The question, then, is this: what kind of treatment\nshould it be? Will fillings or dental crowns in Kittanning be enough, or is a\nmore advanced procedure needed? Below are 4 possible solutions for tooth decay;\nkeep reading to learn how they work and when they might be used. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Fillings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fillings are generally considered the main treatment option\nfor cavities; they can be placed as long as there\u2019s still an adequate amount of\nhealthy enamel. After the decay has been removed, the filling material is\nplaced in the now-empty space. Tooth-colored fillings in Kittanning are\ngenerally favored over metal fillings for the aesthetic advantages; they can\nalso bond directly with the tooth, so we won\u2019t have to remove healthy structure\nin order to create a pocket for them to sit in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Dental Crowns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over time, decay can weaken your teeth to the point where\nthey might break if you continue using them to bite and chew. In order to\nprotect the tooth and stop the problem from getting worse, crowns are normally\nrecommended for particularly large cavities. Crowns can be made out of metal,\nporcelain fused to porcelain, or all-ceramic. These materials are all durable\nand very reliable, but porcelain crowns are likely to be your preferred option\nif you\u2019re worried about keeping the natural appearance of your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Root Canal Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The damage from a cavity may go further than you think. The\ndecay could reach the point where the pulp \u2013 the inner material of the tooth\nthat contains blood vessels and nerves \u2013 is infected. At this point, your oral\nhealth could be in serious danger, and the best way to save the tooth without\nneeding to remove it is with root canal therapy. This procedure involves taking\nout the diseased pulp and cleaning out the tooth to get rid of any bacteria\nthat could cause further infection. After this procedure, the tooth will likely\nneed a crown to protect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Tooth Extraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If restoration simply isn\u2019t possible, a badly decayed tooth\ncan be removed. A dental bridge or an implant-retained crown should placed as\nsoon as possible to stop the remaining teeth from shifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to avoid the more extensive treatments for tooth\ndecay, you\u2019ll want your dentist in Kittanning to address the decay as soon as\npossible. Schedule an appointment as soon as you notice the first sign of a\ncavity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ray Voller often gives lectures to his fellow dental\nprofessionals, lay groups, and students on restorative dentistry and other\naspects of dental health. Having been helping patients since 1981 at Voller\nDentistry, he\u2019s had experience in treating various kinds of cavities with\nfillings, crowns, and other services. To schedule an appointment, visit his website<\/a> or call (724)\n543-4948. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

During your last checkup, your dentist confirmed your worst fears: you have a cavity. You know that if you don\u2019t do something about it, you could end up with a toothache and, in the worst-case scenario, a damaged or incomplete grin. Obviously, you\u2019ll want the cavity treated and your tooth restored sooner rather than later. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-253","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/253","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=253"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/253\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":255,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/253\/revisions\/255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=253"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=253"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=253"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}