Tooth Decay in Finchley

Early tooth decay does not tend to show many physical signs. Sometimes the tooth looks healthy. By taking an x-ray your dentist will be able to see whether you have any decay under the enamel, any possible infections in the roots, or any bone loss around the tooth.

You should visit your dentist as often as your dentist has recommended as detecting decay at an early stage can prevent excessive tooth damage and when cavities are small, they are much easier and less expensive to treat.

Tooth decay is damage to the tooth, often caused by dental plaque.  If you’re looking for clear indicators and symptoms of tooth decay, it’s important to visit your local dentist at Nether Street Dental Practice.  If you suffer from toothache that is either continuous or comes with a sharp sudden pain, it’s likely you have tooth decay.  Tooth sensitivity – where you feel tenderness or pain – will also be prominent when drinking something hot, cold or sweet.  Other symptoms to look out for may include unpleasant tastes in your mouth, bad breath or black spots appearing on your teeth.

The best way to prevent dental decay is by brushing your teeth thoroughly last thing at night and at least one other time during the day, with a fluoride toothpaste. Make sure that you brush the inner, outer and biting surfaces of your teeth. Using 'interdental' brushes, or dental floss or tape, also helps to remove plaque and food from between your teeth and where they meet the gums. These are areas an ordinary toothbrush can't reach.

Children are highly likely to suffer from tooth decay and therefore, establishing good eating habits and limiting sugar drinks or snacks can go a long way towards avoiding the condition.  From an early age, we also recommend getting children used to regular visits to the dentist for best practices and to form positive associations.  Our dental hygienist services are also available to children and we try and make them as pleasant, educational and fun as possible!