{"id":62,"date":"2014-08-13T17:02:08","date_gmt":"2014-08-13T21:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=62"},"modified":"2017-11-03T14:16:47","modified_gmt":"2017-11-03T18:16:47","slug":"cavities-101-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/cavities-101-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavities 101 for Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"child<\/a>Dread going to the dentist with your kids? We understand! Kids can be intimidated or frightened by dental visits, especially if they have cavities. Thankfully, it doesn\u2019t have to be so hard to get your kid to the dentist. We\u2019ve found that a simple explanation goes a long way with most children, and helps them feel comfortable visiting Pointe Dentistry.<\/p>\n

In fact, we\u2019ve put together a guide just for parents. Here you\u2019ll find lots of helpful information to help your child understand what cavities are, how they\u2019re fixed, and how to prevent cavities from forming.<\/p>\n

What is a Cavity?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cavities are holes in your teeth that can grow bigger if they aren\u2019t fixed. These holes are caused by germs that can stick to your teeth and create plaque, which is a sticky substance that causes tooth decay. When there is too much of this slimy plaque on your teeth, it causes the acids in your mouth to eat away at the outer protective layer of your teeth, which is where the cavities develop. If you don\u2019t get your cavities fixed, they can become worse and cause you pain.<\/p>\n

How a Cavity is Fixed<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you end up with a cavity, your dentist at Pointe Dental can fix it for you<\/a>! The first thing we\u2019ll do is carefully examine your teeth. Next, if necessary, we\u2019ll take x-rays to see find the cavity and to see how deep it goes.<\/p>\n

Next, we\u2019ll fix the cavity! How do we do that? We very gently remove the bad parts with a special dental drill. Then we create a filling. A filling is created from a special material which is placed into the newly cleaned hole.<\/p>\n

What about pain? Filling a cavity can be slightly painful, but we offer anesthetic to numb the area, so you won\u2019t feel anything. If you\u2019d like to discuss our pain-free dental options, just give us a call!<\/p>\n

How to Prevent Cavities<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Even though we fix cavities easily, the best thing you can do for your mouth is to prevent cavities from developing in the first place! Follow these tips for a cavity-free smile:<\/p>\n