{"id":75,"date":"2018-11-16T08:01:53","date_gmt":"2018-11-16T08:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delreydds.com\/blog\/?p=75"},"modified":"2018-12-12T08:08:24","modified_gmt":"2018-12-12T08:08:24","slug":"dentist-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delreydds.com\/blog\/dentist-2\/","title":{"rendered":"When Cavities Lead to Tooth Loss, a Dentist Discusses the Best Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\"AnWhen you think about getting a cavity, you probably think about having a toothache or getting a filling. But, in some cases, large cavities can actually lead to tooth loss, which impacts more than the appearance of your smile. In addition to affecting your self-confidence, it can also lead to other problems that cost you more time and money to fix down the road. That\u2019s why a dentist will always recommend trying to save a tooth or replacing it when an extraction is necessary. In this blog, you\u2019ll learn about how cavities develop, why it\u2019s so important to save your teeth, and what the best replacement options are for missing teeth. Find out more below!\r\n\r\n\r\n

How Does Tooth Decay Develop?<\/h2>\r\nYour teeth are made of three layers: enamel (the hard, outer layer), dentin (the softer, middle layer), and finally the nerve and pulp tissue in the innermost layer.\r\n\r\nWhen you consume foods and beverages (especially anything sugary), the bacteria in your mouth produce acid that wear away your teeth, starting with the outer enamel layer.\r\n\r\nWhen cavities are fairly small and are caught early enough, they only affect the outer layers of the teeth and can be treated with a simple filling or dental crown.\r\n\r\nBut if they go untreated and become large enough, they can destroy the entire tooth and make it impossible to save or restore. In these cases, a dentist will recommend an extraction.\r\n

Why Is It Important To Replace a Missing Tooth?<\/h2>\r\nYou may think that missing a tooth isn\u2019t a big deal, especially if it\u2019s a back tooth that doesn\u2019t show when you smile. But there are several surprising consequences that can occur:\r\n