Tooth Decay Dentist in Ashville

Ashville Tooth Decay Dentist

At Premier Dental of Ashville, our dental team is well-equipped to care for teeth damaged by tooth decay. We offer several tooth decay treatment options that can repair or replace the damaged tooth, restoring your natural chewing function and eliminating the pain and ache associated with tooth decay.

What Causes Severe Tooth Decay?

The cause of severe tooth decay or rot is the same as that of cavities: bacteria in dental plaque. We eat sugar that feeds the bacteria, which produce acid that softens and weakens tooth enamel. When cavities develop into large holes on multiple teeth, there may be underlying factors that contribute to the problem.

We commonly see severe tooth decay in patients who have never had access to dentistry. Without preventive dental care, the disease process can run unchecked. When a lack of oral healthcare combines with a high-sugar diet and poor oral hygiene, severe, widespread decay can develop. Widespread tooth decay is also common among people who use illicit drugs, like methamphetamines. These drugs lead to severe dry mouth and a lack of both professional and home care, resulting in what's often referred to as "meth mouth."

Many of our patients suffer from dry mouth as a result of taking multiple prescription medications. If someone with a dry mouth does not receive consistent dental care, they are at risk for rapid progression of decay. People undergoing cancer treatment, using chemotherapy and/or radiation, also have a higher risk of developing rapidly growing tooth decay.

Do Rotten Teeth Have to Be Pulled?

In most cases, yes. At Premier Dental of Ashville, we always recommend the dental treatment that gives you the best chance for long-term success. In many cases of rotten teeth, we can sometimes save them, but it may not be the best option. You could spend a lot of money to save a tooth that would still have a poor overall prognosis in the long term. When teeth are badly decayed, the success rate of restorations is typically low. We won't know the severity of the decay until we see you in our Ashville office.

What are the Treatment Options for Severe Tooth Decay?

If severe tooth decay leaves you with multiple missing teeth, you have several options to replace them. With dental implants, we can even replace them in a way that does not require removal, like traditional dentures. Patients who are prone to rapidly progressing decay should consider dental implants as the most viable option to replace the missing teeth. This is because implants are impervious to decay; they cannot rot away, as teeth do.

Treating Tooth Decay in Ashville

Don't let a tooth or teeth affected by tooth decay go untreated. Our expert staff in Ashville can provide a thorough exam and review the treatment options with you. In addition to tooth extraction, we offer several restorative dental procedures in Ashville, Ohio that will help you fill in gaps left by missing or extracted teeth, providing a more natural feeling structure of your mouth. Contact our dental office in Ashville today to get started with an initial consultation.

We Love New Patients in Ashville

If you've been avoiding the dentist because of tooth pain, our $89 New Patient Special is designed to get you back in the dental chair. This special offers Ashville dental patients a comprehensive exam, X-Rays, and a professional teeth cleaning. If our Ashville dental team discovers tooth decay, we will provide a care plan and schedule a follow-up to relieve the pain you are experiencing from teeth damaged by decay.

We are a full-service dental practice, located in Ashville, Ohio, on Miller Avenue, near the intersection of Pickaway St. (Route 316) and Miller Ave. Our facility features plenty of parking on either side of the building, including handicap accessible spots with easy access to the entrance. Our dental practice in Ashville provides expert dental services as part of our general dentistry, serving patients in Pickaway County and the surrounding areas of Ashville, South Bloomfield, Commercial Point, Walnut, Darbyville, Royalton, Amanda, and Lockbourne.

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