We’ve all heard doctors advise us or those we care about to “keep an eye on it”. This advice usually pertains to early symptoms or unclear diagnosis. When we break a bone or experience an injury to our bodies, however, immediate action is almost always required.
When our teeth have an injury of some type, whether it be a cavity or break, the deterioration process begins. The tooth will not regenerate itself and while decay can be slowed by healthy diet and dental hygiene, the existing damage is done. Over time, this can become painful and lead to your tooth becoming compromised in other ways.
There is no wisdom in “watching it.” What started as a simple filling may escalate to the level of needing a root canal or extraction over time – and both of those options have an increased cost and level of pain.
Your teeth are as important a part of your body as your limbs! You use them daily. Don’t let a minor issue become a much bigger problem. Being proactive in your dental care not only saves discomfort, but time and money.