Tooth Decay Quiz: Why It’s More Serious Than You Think

What is it about a tooth decay diagnosis that causes patients to feel there’s no rush? We commonly find that though we strongly encourage patients to schedule immediate follow up restorative care, they do not always feel the same urgency that we would hope to see. While it is true that your cavity may not turn into severe decay or infection overnight, there is still a very real risk! To ensure you’re not overlooking such a detail (or others), we invite you to collect some important details with our quiz.

Quiz Questions: True or False?

1. True or False: Tooth decay itself is not going to destroy your tooth when we find it early. What will destroy your tooth is ignoring your need for restorative care.
2. True or False: When you have a cavity that you neglect, it isn’t going to remain the same size, shape, and depth. The decay will ruin more and more of your dental tissue over time.
3. True or False: When you receive the proper restorative treatment, it clears the decay and gets rid of your tooth’s high risk of breakage and infection.

Quiz Answers

1. True. If you have some mild to moderate tooth decay, you can save the tooth with a restorative treatment like a filling. It’s decay that goes unchecked and untreated that can lead to the demise of your tooth.
2. True. Over time, the cavity that we find in your tooth will grow and grow. As it grows, it essentially consumes more of your dental tissue until there’s very little left.
3. True. A filling or other restorative service will stop the decay completely. As a result, the high risk situation for breakage and infection is wholly eradicated.

See Us For Restorative Care Today!

Come in for the restorative care you need if you’re suffering from tooth decay, so you can get your healthy smile back to its optimal state of wellness. Schedule a visit with your dentist in Austin, TX by contacting Austin General Dentistry today at 512-346-5540.