{"id":169,"date":"2019-04-03T12:50:34","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T12:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/?p=169"},"modified":"2019-06-03T12:53:10","modified_gmt":"2019-06-03T12:53:10","slug":"boston-dentist-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/boston-dentist-12\/","title":{"rendered":"Boston Dentist Can Save Your Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"woman<\/a>Brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist regularly can help you keep a healthy smile, but the simple fact is most adults will experience a dental problem at some point in their lives. Tooth decay is one of the most common oral issues — and it is also one that is best to treat sooner rather than later. If you know you have a cavity or if you are currently experiencing a toothache, keep reading to learn about the most common restorative procedures and which one may be best for your smile.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Happens to a Decaying Tooth?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Tooth decay gradually breaks down the enamel and can result in the complete loss of the tooth. It begins with a weak spot in the tooth that may eventually turn into a small hole, or cavity. Unless the decay is promptly treated, it will continue to eat through the layers of the tooth until it reaches the pulp, which is commonly called the \u201cnerve\u201d of the tooth. Infection at this stage may cause severe pain and can even spread to other parts of the body. In rare cases, an abscessed tooth can result in death of the nerve. <\/span><\/p>\n

Common Restorative Procedures<\/span><\/h2>\n

The good news is that there are a number of ways to intervene to prevent serious damage from tooth decay. Your dentist may recommend one of the following restorative dentistry<\/span><\/a> procedures to repair an injured or decaying tooth:<\/span><\/p>\n