TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR TOOTH DECAY
TREATMENT OPTIONS; Tooth Decay treatment depends on the severity of your condition; Treatments include; Fluoride Fillings Root canal treatment Tooth Extraction Fluoride; In the very early stages of tooth decay, fluoride treatments can repair damaged enamel —by a process called remineralization. This can reverse the early signs of tooth decay. You may need prescription toothpaste and mouthwash, as well as fluoride application from your dentist. These fluoride treatments are generally quick, which will take only a few minutes . The fluoride comes in the form of a gel, varnish, foam, or solution. Filling; If you have a typical cavity, your dentist will remove the decayed part in your tooth and then restore the tooth by filling it with a filling material.Initial filling of your tooth will prevent further progression of decay. Root canal treatment; If the damage to the tooth or infection spreads to the pulp (inside of the tooth), you mi...