Kuhlman & Laun
709 West Rusk
Suite G
Rockwall, Texas 75087 972-771-5671
Your Rockwall Family Dentist
American Dental Association
Texas Dental Association
Dallas County
Dental Association
Professional
and Gentle Family Dentist in Rockwall, Texas
Cavity Treatment at Kuhlman & Laun -
Your Rockwall Family Dentist
No more silver fillings!!!
We have all heard about cavities. Most of us have
had fillings to fix cavities. But how did this
happen? Sugar is the major factor. Teeth get decay
(cavities) by the acid in our mouths. The acid is
produced by bacteria that eat the sugar. This is
what causes the cavity. The acid has eaten away at
the tooth.
We are finding that it is not only how much sugar
you consume, but also how often you consume it.
Sipping on 20 ounces of soda for hours is just as
bad, if not worse than, drinking a 32 ounce soda in
a 5 minute time period. Signs of a cavity include:
Sensitivity to temperature or sweets
Broken teeth
Leaking fillings
Brown stained chewing surfaces
How do we fix it? That depends on the size and
location of the cavity. Often we can place a tooth
colored filling. We don’t use silver-mercury
anymore. If the cavity is larger we place a crown or
onlay to give the tooth more strength. Catching the
cavity early is the key.
Cavity in last tooth
Soft Area Removed
Tooth Colored Filling
Serving Rockwall,
Royse City, Rowlett, Fate, Heath, Lavon and
our Texas Neighbors
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