Think You May Have A Cavity? | Oceanside Dental Excellence

Hello, Oceanside friends of Oceanside Dental Excellence! Teeth take a lot of tender, loving care. And even when we do our best to practice daily dental hygiene, bacteria can still sneak in and cause tooth decay – the common cold of oral health. At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we have been filling cavities for years and would be happy to take care of any cavities or other dental issues you are experiencing.

Few men and women go their entire life without getting a cavity. Unfortunately for some children, a cavity is the first health problem they go through in childhood.

Cavities are caused when bacteria, acid, food debris, and saliva combine to form plaque.

Plaque then clings to your teeth and the acid in the plaque starts to dissolve the enamel. The result is a hole in your tooth which can also be accompanied by pain.

Because of how quick and effective dental fillings are, they are one of the best options to repair a cavity. At Oceanside Dental Excellence, Drs. Dankworth uses top-of-the-line instruments to examine the size and severity of the cavity and then establish exactly what type of filling is needed. We offer white fillings that are as durable as traditional metal fillings and match your teeth precisely.

Once a decision is made on what filling you’ll need, Drs. Dankworth will complete the needed preparations for the procedure. When a filling is carried out the right way, it can last for decades! That’s why we are sure the treatment is done with accuracy.

A filling isn’t a “set it and forget it” treatment. A tooth that has received a filling still needs to be properly cared for because decay can develop in the surrounding tooth structure if bacteria is allowed to flourish.

Dental checkups are an important part of caring for your teeth and there’s no better place to receive checkups than at Oceanside Dental Excellence. We have a comfortable, state-of-the-art office and a friendly, professional staff! That’s why so many men and women in Oceanside have trusted us with their teeth since 2018.