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Early Cavity Detection

Get Early Cavity Detection

Finding cavities in their earliest stages can not only save your tooth and the eventual tooth pain that comes with a cavity, but it can also lead to some cavities being reversed! Dentists at Charisma Dental have a treatment that can reverse cavities in stage 1.
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Stage 1 Cavities

Stage 1 cavities haven’t yet worked through the enamel. They are merely a spot on the tooth’s surface. That means they can be reversed with a fluoride treatment.
This is the only stage where a cavity can be reversed, making it important to find them as early as possible.

Early Cavity Detection Allows More Options

Getting cavities found early means you can get less invasive procedures to correct them. That may make the difference in getting a filling versus a root canal. Cavities only worsen with time so early detection will save you a lot of pain and hassle.
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It Saves Money

Having an early detection of cavities also saves money because less invasive procedures cost less. Being able to reverse a cavity is a cost-saving in the long run. the money you could save with regular exams over time could be in the thousands.

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Start With An Exam

Getting exams twice a year is key to detecting cavities early. Schedule an appointment at Charisma Dental today and find out if you have any cavities that need extra attention!

Cavity Detection FAQs

How early is early cavity detection?
Early cavity detection is to find cavities when they are still in stage 1 at their initial development. This is before they penetrate enamel.
Can cavities be reversed at the early stage?
Yes, cavities that are in stage 1 can be reversed. They appear as white spots on teeth. Fluoride treatments remineralize the enamel and can successfully reverse them.
Why is early detection important?
Detecting cavities early allows us to address them with non-invasive procedures like fluoride treatments. Even if they do penetrate the enamel, the procedure to get a filling is less invasive than if we must deal with a larger cavity.
How does early detection save money?
Identifying and treating a cavity early means you are spending for less invasive procedures. Those procedures costs less than others that you may need to deal with the cavity later.
How often should I get dental exams for early cavity detection?
We advise to have exams twice a year. Those with a higher risk for cavities should consider exams three times a year.
Can early cavity detection prevent tooth pain?
Absolutely. Catching a cavity early means the cavity hasn’t penetrated the enamel. Tooth pain comes after penetration and after a pit develops.
What happens if a cavity isn’t treated early?
Untreated cavities get worse and will eventually need things like fillings, a root canal, or an extraction.
How can I schedule an appointment for early cavity detection?
Call Charisma Dental, at 905-552-1153 or book online.