{"id":67,"date":"2011-08-26T17:39:29","date_gmt":"2011-08-26T17:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.govparkdental.com\/?p=67"},"modified":"2011-08-26T17:39:29","modified_gmt":"2011-08-26T17:39:29","slug":"dont-neglect-tooth-decay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentalmarketingblogs.com\/?p=67","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Neglect Tooth Decay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.govparkdental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/teeth-cleaning-exam.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-68\" style=\"margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px;\" title=\"dental office\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.govparkdental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/teeth-cleaning-exam.jpg\" alt=\"Denver dental office\" width=\"168\" height=\"98\" \/><\/a>Tooth decay is the most common problem dealt with in the dental office. It is also the most commonly neglected issue with the teeth, and the most common cause of tooth loss. Because of the prevalence of tooth decay, and the possible consequences if it is not dealt with promptly, it is important to visit your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.govparkdental.com\/\">dental office in Denver<\/a> on a regular basis to detect decay in time for treatment to be effective.<\/p>\n<h3>Symptoms of Tooth Decay<\/h3>\n<p>The best time to detect tooth decay is before it has progressed to a point where symptoms are obvious. This is why careful examination and X-rays are so important to your regular dental care regimen. A dentist can detect decay long before you notice symptoms and can provide treatment before the tooth is threatened.<\/p>\n<p>If you experience any of the following symptoms, you should see your dentist right away, as they could be indications of advanced decay:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unusual      sensitivity in the teeth<\/li>\n<li>Discomfort      in the teeth or the jawbone<\/li>\n<li>Bad      breath<\/li>\n<li>Dark      spots on the surface of the teeth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If tooth decay has advanced to the point where you experience these symptoms, it might be severe, or an infection might have developed. Your dentist may need to perform more extensive work than would have been necessary if the decay had been previously diagnosed during a regular dental visit.<\/p>\n<h3>Preventing Tooth Decay<\/h3>\n<p>The best way to manage tooth decay is through prevention. Preventing decay is the major goal of both everyday at-home dental hygiene and regular visits to your dental office. All of the following at-home practices help reduce the likelihood of decay:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid      sugary or sticky foods and beverages<\/li>\n<li>Brush      and floss regularly<\/li>\n<li>Use a      fluoride toothpaste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, be sure to visit your dentist every six months for a thorough cleaning, examination of your teeth and gums, and X-rays and fluoride treatments as necessary. By following these guidelines, you will be more likely to avoid serious tooth decay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tooth decay is the most common problem dealt with in the dental office. It is also the most commonly neglected issue with the teeth, and the most common cause of tooth loss. 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