general dentistry in cincinnati
healthy teeth for a lifetime
Your teeth were designed to last a lifetime, and they can with proper care. During your exam at Northside Dental, Dr. Durner will check for things like cavities, fractures, and cracks that could jeopardize the long-term health of your teeth.
We may recommend treatment like fillings (which can often be tooth-colored to blend in) for small cavities or chips. For bigger cavities, fractures, or cracks, we may recommend a crown. A crown covers a tooth like a hardhat and helps protect it from further damage. Crowns are designed to blend in and closely match surrounding teeth.
Addressing issues like cavities, fractures, chips, and cracks in a timely manner is extremely important. Left untreated, these issues can progress and become bigger problems, often requiring more expensive dental work such as a root canal. A tooth could even break and need to be replaced. Don’t wait, schedule an appointment with us today to take care of your routine general dentistry needs!
A cavity is a hole in your tooth caused by acid from bacteria. Often, cavities don’t cause pain or symptoms until they are very big, at which point a root canal may be needed or the tooth may need to be taken out.
When you schedule an appointment at Northside Dental, Dr. Durner will perform an exam and take x-rays. He will diagnose any cavities or other tooth problems and go over treatment options with you.
The short answer is, no. Once a cavity is through the outer layer of the tooth (the enamel), it will continue to get bigger until it is treated with a filling or crown.
Fluoride is a great option for preventing cavities. Set up an appointment with us today to learn more about options for preventing cavities and tooth decay.
Don’t wait! Call us today to schedule an appointment. Things like chips, fractures, and cracks get worse over time, eventually leading to pain, infection, or even tooth loss.
In the meantime, be careful and avoid chewing on the chipped or cracked tooth until you can be evaluated and treated by Dr. Durner.
At Northside Dental, we are committed to using white, tooth-colored materials to repair teeth whenever possible. This includes materials like composite resin, zirconia, and porcelain.
In certain situations, it may be beneficial to use silver or metal products for fillings or crowns. If one of these situations applies to your tooth, Dr. Durner will discuss options with you and give you all the information you need to make an informed choice.