Our teeth become damaged in so many ways. Cavities, age, injuries, and habits such teeth grinding, also called bruxism, all can take a toll. If you’ve seen a yellow, white, brown, or black spot on your tooth, a discolored tooth, or receding gums, our dentist in Cimbak Dental Clinic, Port Harcourt, can determine what’s wrong so you can get your healthy smile back.

Not all tooth damage is visible. You might have felt a tooth wiggle a bit. Maybe some of your teeth are now sensitive to cold, hot, or sweet food or drinks. That could mean the enamel covering the nerves in those teeth might be receding, cracked, or compromised because of dental decay. Perhaps you’ve felt a sharp pain in your mouth when you bite – a sign of a cracked tooth.

Such symptoms need attention. They might seem like small inconveniences, but tooth problems that aren’t identified and repaired only become worse. Tooth decay that’s ignored can lead to infection in other parts of the body, for instance – it’s bacteria, after all. Severely decayed or damaged teeth often need to be extracted, which can affect your self-esteem as well as how you speak and the kinds of foods you can eat. Missing teeth also can cause surrounding teeth to shift out of position, affecting your bite and triggering other problems.

Aside from signaling tooth decay, painful cavities make it tough to sleep, eat, or concentrate. The good news is, a dental filling is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to repair tooth decay.