Decayed Teeth & Their Problems
Tooth Decay Symptoms
- Toothache (continuous or sharp pain)
- Heightened tooth sensitivity
- Tenderness when eating or drinking
- Grey, black or brown spots on teeth
- Persistent bad breath or odd taste
- Holes in teeth / food getting stuck
When to see a dentist
If you’re experiencing any signs or symptoms of decaying teeth, you shouldn’t delay. Sometimes, patients are unaware that a cavity is forming until toothache sets in – that’s why it’s important to be consistent with check-ups and hygiene cleans.
If you have had decayed teeth for some time and are worried you’ll be judged for your bad teeth, don’t be – it’s what we’re here for. Start with an extensive check-up for £155 today, which will evaluate your oral health and provide a treatment outline of the best next steps.
Register as a new patient. Our dental practice is in central London, 4 minutes from Liverpool Street Station.
Causes of tooth decay
The risks of tooth decay increase with the types of drinks and foods you eat. But the main cause is when you do not renew your worn fillings or restorations, allowing bacteria to enter the pulp of your tooth.
On top of this, insufficient oral hygiene routines are the leading cause, which allows plaque to form quickly, which soon turns into tartar when not removed correctly.
Once you have developed tartar, it makes the plaque harder to remove as it creates a shield for the bacteria – the only way to create a clean and healthy base is by visiting a dental professional who can remove this plaque. Advanced hygiene typically costs £155.
How to tell if your cavities are serious
- Tooth pain which diminishes your quality of life.
- Tooth loss which will affect your appearance and self-esteem.
- Tooth abscesses or pus in the gums can lead to serious life-threatening infections.
- Difficulty eating and chewing – affecting the types of foods you eat.
- Halitosis – where bad breath is persistent and uncontrollable.
- Teeth begin to crack or crumble.
What happens if you ignore dental decay?
As our dentists, it’s also our job to educate you on what happens if you let dental decay run rampant. When cavities and tooth decay go untreated, you’ll advance through the stages of dental decay and risk developing abscesses, gum swelling, damaged, broken teeth and eventually tooth loss.
It will never be too late to save your smile, but at some point, it might be too late to save your tooth, meaning you need to remove the tooth. In cases where the tooth has already fallen out, and decay has advanced so far, it will lead to more extensive and expensive repairs, where you’ll have to utilise prosthodontics and cosmetic dentistry to rebuild your smile.
Typical treatments for decayed teeth
- Dental fillings (invisible) from £95.
- Dental crowns (porcelain) from £950.
- Root canal treatment from £485.
- Tooth extraction from £185.
Cosmetic boosts:
- Tooth whitening from £360.
- Dental veneers from £350.
- Dental implants (missing teeth) from £1,520.
Prevention is key for the future of your smile
Working with our dentists can restore your oral health to a base level that helps you prevent tooth decay from occurring again.
Our restorations, like fillings, crowns and dental sealants, offer protection for your teeth, preventing bacteria from breaking down your tooth structure.
All that will be asked of you moving forward is regular check-ups and cleans, which you should undergo every 6-12 months. However, if you have advanced gum disease, you might be on a treatment plan that requires you to visit the dentist every three months until we can manage your symptoms effectively.
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You'll be in the right hands
- Inhalation sedation from £120 for nervous patients.
- Restorative, non-invasive and long-lasting treatments to repair the damage caused by decay.
- Same-day cosmetic treatments to improve the appearance of decayed teeth.
Dr George Druttman is the dentist you’ll want on your team to fight and repair the effects of dental decay.
Specialist prosthodontist Dr Druttman has over 30 years of experience helping patients rebuild their smiles with innovative and affordable procedures designed specifically for bad teeth. We’re lucky to have him. See our fees.
