When it comes to sweet tea and cavities, moderation is key. It’s also important to brush and floss regularly and see the dentist every six months for dental checkups and professional teeth cleanings.
Sweet foods and drinks tend to stick to teeth and form acids. These acids eat away at tooth enamel, leaving you with tooth decay.
Here are a few tips:
- Rinse your mouth with water after drinking sweet tea.
- Wait at least half an hour before brushing and flossing, so you don’t move debris around on the teeth.
- Chew sugarless gum to activate the salivary glands, which helps clear debris from the teeth.
About Dental Fillings in High Point
Dental fillings are a way to treat tooth decay.
- Diagnosis: First, you visit your dentist for a checkup or assessment. If we detect tooth decay, we schedule treatment.
- Treatment: Treatment involves removing the decay from the tooth, creating clean margins, and then filling the tooth with composite resin (tooth-colored filling material).
In some cases, if the cavity is large or deep, you may need additional treatment followed by a dental crown instead of a filling.
Contact Your High Point Dentist
To learn more or to book a consultation with the dentist, call us today or schedule a visit online.