Almost everyone knows about the dreaded cavity. Cavities are among the most common afflictions that a human can get, but that doesn’t mean you can take them lightly. Cavities can be damaging when they are there, but they can cause long-term issues if left untreated.
Missing School or Work Due to Pain From Cavities
When a cavity becomes severe and reaches the pulp of your teeth, the pain from the cavity intensifies to a point where it has a negative effect on your daily life. You will end up missing a day of work or school while you get the cavity fixed, but you also might miss extra days if the pain becomes too much to bear.
Nutrition Problems
Pain and difficulty eating because of cavities make maintaining the right amount of nutrition more difficult. Chances are, you will eat less when eating is more painful, so you may drop under your healthy weight or not receive the amount of nutrition you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle, further making each day with the cavity more difficult.
Tooth Loss
In some cases, a tooth cannot be saved after a cavity and will have to be pulled. Not only will this procedure cost you, but it can both affect your appearance and your self-confidence if the tooth that needs to be pulled is in a noticeable area.
A Tooth Abscess
While this one is rare, it is by far the most dangerous risk you take by ignoring the signs of a cavity. A cavity that has worked its way down into the pulp may suffer a bacterial infection, which causes a pocket of pus known as a tooth abscess to form. This infection can spread, causing more serious infections. Some of these infections can even end up being life-threatening.
If you are experiencing issues caused by cavities, our team at Denison Dental is here to help! Call our office at 757-873-9000 or visit our website to request an appointment!
