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During the holiday season, there’s a good chance you’ll be indulging in more sweets and snacks than you normally would. That means there’s also a chance you could develop a cavity. After the holidays are over, schedule a teeth cleaning with your dentist to confirm that your teeth are still healthy. The following are a few good reasons to make an appointment.

Preventing a Cavity & Getting Treatment

Early Treatment

Cavity-La-Crosse-WIIf you have developed a cavity, it’s important to get treatment as soon as possible. The more time bacteria spends eating away at your tooth, the greater the odds that it will do significant damage. Untreated dental decay could necessitate a root canal, or even result in tooth loss. Avoid these consequences with early treatment.

Peace of Mind

If you managed to refrain from eating too many sweets and if you stuck to a proper hygiene regimen, your teeth are likely still in great shape. However, you don’t want to let the possibility of a cavity or extensive decay worry you as you go into the new year. Have a professional take a closer look and give yourself peace of mind.

Prevention

Cavities form when sugar left on your teeth attracts bacteria which begins to eat away at the tooth enamel. A dental hygienist uses tools and techniques to clean your teeth more thoroughly than you can by simply brushing and flossing them. If there is still some build-up left on your teeth from holiday meals, they can clean it away before decay begins.

The holidays are a time when many of us loosen up our dietary restrictions. That’s why it’s a good idea to seek dental care immediately after this time of year.

 

If you need cavity treatment or similar care in the La Crosse, WI, area, get in touch with Coulee Family Dental. Offering both general and cosmetic dentistry services to patients throughout the region, this family dentistry provides procedures ranging from dental implants to teeth whitening. Contact them online to learn more, or call (608) 782-3102.

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