Cavities and Tooth Decay in Grand Rapids

Treating Cavities and Tooth Decay in Grand Rapids

Kent County Dentistry in Grand Rapids

CAVITIES, FILLINGS, ROOT CANALS & CROWNS

Pain, sensitivity, swollen gums, and discoloration are signs that you may have a cavity or tooth decay. If you’re in pain, don’t delay, as dental health impacts your whole-body health. Dr. Brianna Szymanski will identify the cause of your oral concern and personalize your treatment plan.

A proactive approach is the best approach. Going to the dentist every 6 months catches cavities early on, minimizing the amount of work required to restore your oral health and smile. Craft Dentistry in Grand Rapids provides meticulous teeth cleaning and comprehensive dental exams.

COMPLETE ORAL EXAM

A comprehensive examination of your teeth, gums, and oral health.

X-RAYS

X-rays allow us to assess your teeth, roots, and jawline for proactive care.

PERSONALIZED CARE PLAN

Discuss which treatment option is right for you today and as your needs evolve.

Dental health is whole-body health! If your teeth or gums hurt, don’t delay in scheduling your appointment.

Cavities and Tooth Decay in Grand Rapids

Cavities and tooth decay can occur, even if you brush and floss twice daily. The team at Craft Dentistry is dedicated to helping you keep your natural teeth healthy and strong. Regular exams help you adjust your at-home routine as your oral health and whole-body health evolve. Let’s get started!

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Dental health is whole-body health.

Why See a Dentist Every 6 Months?

We know how busy your schedule is. Six months can fly by in the blink of an eye, making it easy to put off your teeth cleaning and exam—but a lot can change in six months. The ecosystem of your teeth, gums, and oral tissues can change rapidly. These changes don’t only impact your oral health, they provide clues to your whole-body health. Our team of oral experts helps you take a proactive approach and address issues as early as possible.

Brushing and flossing alone isn’t enough to effectively remove plaque and tartar buildup. If not regularly removed from the teeth and gumline, bacteria will grow. This increases your risk of cavities, tooth decay, gum disease, bad breath, and other oral health concerns. It takes more time to treat these issues than it does to prioritize regular dental care. Feel free to schedule your entire family at the same time!

Common Signs of Cavities and Tooth Decay

If you stay up to date with your exams, you’re far less likely to experience the symptoms below:

  • Bad breath
  • Toothache
  • Constant or shooting pain
  • Pain when eating
  • Sensitivity to heat
  • Sensitivity to cold
  • Discomfort when brushing
  • Discomfort when flossing
  • Red and inflamed gums
  • Visible holes in your teeth
  • Black or brown discoloration
  • Any changes to your oral health

 

If you aren’t experiencing the symptoms above but it’s been more than 6 months since your last teeth cleaning and exam—it’s time to schedule an appointment!  

Routine Dental Care in Grand Rapids

Addressing the symptoms above begins with a comprehensive dental exam. Our dental hygienist will clean your teeth and meticulously remove the plaque and tartar from your teeth and gumline. We’ll also take X-rays so that Dr. Szymanski can assess what is occurring inside your teeth and below the gumline.

Be sure to inform us of any changes in oral health, even if they seem insignificant. For example, if you’re experiencing dry mouth. It might seem inconsequential, but reduced saliva increases your odds of tooth decay and gum disease. We also want to identify the cause of your dry mouth.

Once per year, we perform a VELscope oral cancer screening to detect abnormalities early, ensuring the best possible outcomes.

Treating Cavities and Tooth Decay in Grand Rapids

Once Dr. Szymanski identifies the cause of your pain or sensitivity, she’ll provide you with your options. Your treatment plan will be personalized to your individual needs and whole-body health. To preserve your smile, we restore your teeth with matching porcelain fillings and cutting-edge caps, crowns, veneers, and implants.

We empower you to take an active role in keeping your teeth healthy and your smile bright. During your visit, we’ll discuss how to fortify your teeth against further cavities and decay by providing personalized oral health suggestions. A few small changes to your at-home oral hygiene routine can make a world of difference.

FAQs

We suggest scheduling a routine dental exam and teeth cleaning every 6 months for most patients. However, your individual oral health, age, and underlying conditions may warrant more frequent visits.

For example, if you have periodontal disease, we may schedule visits every 3 to 4 months.

A routine dental checkup with teeth cleaning, X-rays, and an exam takes between 45 and 60 minutes. This includes providing you with personalized oral health recommendations.

If you require a filling, root canal, extraction, or other restorative or cosmetic procedures your appointment is likely to take more than 60 minutes, sometimes several hours. It may take multiple appointments to restore your oral health.

Quality dental care isn’t something that can be rushed. We’re happy to advise on a timeframe for each appointment.

Insurance plans vary greatly. How much of your restorative care is covered can be determined by contacting your insurance provider.

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