Cavities are caused by bacteria in the mouth that use sugar as food and produce acid as a byproduct. That acid eats through the tooth, causing a cavity.
Some people are more prone to developing cavities than others. Your diet and the amount of sugar in foods and beverages can also contribute to tooth decay.
How to Avoid Tooth Decay and Cavities
One of the best ways to protect your teeth from cavities is to brush and floss daily using the proper techniques that are most effective for removing plaque and bacteria. Regularly visiting your dentist for teeth cleanings and checkups also helps protect your smile.
If we do spot tooth decay early on during a dental exam, we can often successfully treat it with dental fillings in DUMBO. If tooth decay goes unnoticed or untreated, it will progress and could cause further damage.
Tooth-colored fillings in Brooklyn protect teeth without detracting from their aesthetics. They also provide the durability you need for many years of comfortable chewing.
We're here to help you achieve and maintain a healthy and beautiful smile. If you have questions about tooth decay or dental fillings, please call your team at Leaf Dental at (718) 285-3035.
