Tooth decay treatment in Asheville is important for maintaining a healthy smile. Tooth decay, sometimes called caries, often starts so small that you might not even notice it. In fact, the first stage of tooth decay can appear as a tiny white spot on your tooth. And who notices a white spot on a white tooth? Your Clyde and Asheville dentist, Dr. John Highsmith, does!
Dr. John Highsmith has more training, more experience, and more high-tech equipment than you would think possible–and much of it is geared directly toward finding your seemingly simple caries. You see, tiny as cavities or other forms of tooth decay may be to start, they can lead to all kinds of problems.
Risks Without Tooth Decay Treatment in Asheville
These problems include :
- Abscess
- Inflammation
- Tooth shifting and loss
- Chewing difficulty and nutritional deficiency
- Lost school or work hours because of pain
- Gum disease
- Heart and lung issues
- And much more
The truth is, though tooth decay is common, we do not consider it normal. Cavities can be prevented or treated before they progress! That’s why your Asheville dentist encourages frequent checkups and cleanings. We use advanced technology, like the DIAGNOdent pen, a special device that uses laser fluorescence detection to show even the earliest signs of caries and periodontitis, providing timely tooth decay treatment in Asheville.