• About us
    • Our Philosophy
    • Our Dentists >
      • Fiona Tam
      • Jin Kim
      • Kate Aitken
      • Amy Dempster
      • Joshua Green
      • Lester Clifford
    • Our Hygienist
    • Our Surgery
    • Our Nursing Team
    • New Patients
  • Dental Concerns
    • Bleeding Gums
    • Toothache
    • Dental Decay
    • Broken Teeth
    • Swollen Gums
    • Missing Teeth
    • Misaligned Teeth
    • Jaw Pain
    • Pregnancy and Dental Treatment
  • Treatments Offered
    • Implants
    • All on four or more
    • Tooth Whitening
    • Invisalign and Orthodontics
    • Tooth Coloured Fillings
    • Veneers Onlays and Inlays
    • Crowns and Bridges
    • Dentures
    • Root Canal Therapy
    • Wisdom Teeth Removal
    • Gum Procedures
  • Technology
    • CEREC
    • Microscopes
    • Digital Photography
    • Cone Beam
    • OPG
    • Air Abrasives and Powder Jet Cleaning
    • Sedation
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Wahroonga Valley Dentistry
  • About us
    • Our Philosophy
    • Our Dentists >
      • Fiona Tam
      • Jin Kim
      • Kate Aitken
      • Amy Dempster
      • Joshua Green
      • Lester Clifford
    • Our Hygienist
    • Our Surgery
    • Our Nursing Team
    • New Patients
  • Dental Concerns
    • Bleeding Gums
    • Toothache
    • Dental Decay
    • Broken Teeth
    • Swollen Gums
    • Missing Teeth
    • Misaligned Teeth
    • Jaw Pain
    • Pregnancy and Dental Treatment
  • Treatments Offered
    • Implants
    • All on four or more
    • Tooth Whitening
    • Invisalign and Orthodontics
    • Tooth Coloured Fillings
    • Veneers Onlays and Inlays
    • Crowns and Bridges
    • Dentures
    • Root Canal Therapy
    • Wisdom Teeth Removal
    • Gum Procedures
  • Technology
    • CEREC
    • Microscopes
    • Digital Photography
    • Cone Beam
    • OPG
    • Air Abrasives and Powder Jet Cleaning
    • Sedation
    • Sterilisation
  • News and Gallery
  • Contact

Dental Decay

Dental decay is best detected and managed early on before it becomes a cavity or it travels through to the nerve space in the tooth. Regular check-ups with your dentist and regular (2-5 yearly according to risk) x-ray films can pick up decay in the early stages. Dental decay is not always painful but in the early stages you may experience sweet sensitivity, cold sensitivity and in the later stages heat sensitivity - a worse sign. Prevention is key. Ask our Team to show you how they recommend you should brush, floss and the benefit of seeing our Hygienist.
Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
Having good teeth means much more than just their colour or straightness. Complete dental health is associated with the detection, treatment and prevention of tooth decay (caries) and gum disease (periodontal disease), in addition to looking after your cosmetic needs and desires.
Tooth decay is the result of prolonged exposure of acid on tooth enamel. These acids come from an accumulation of bacteria (plaque) which, if left, can lead to gum disease. Gum problems are usually painless and the only sign may be occasional bleeding when brushing or flossing.
Periodontal disease is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. The best way to prevent or manage these diseases is to learn more effective brushing and flossing techniques from our dental hygienist.

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Contact Us

For appointments, phone us on  9487 1858
For non-urgent issues you can contact us via email at     
admin@wvdentistry.com.au​
  • About us
    • Our Philosophy
    • Our Dentists >
      • Fiona Tam
      • Jin Kim
      • Kate Aitken
      • Amy Dempster
      • Joshua Green
      • Lester Clifford
    • Our Hygienist
    • Our Surgery
    • Our Nursing Team
    • New Patients
  • Dental Concerns
    • Bleeding Gums
    • Toothache
    • Dental Decay
    • Broken Teeth
    • Swollen Gums
    • Missing Teeth
    • Misaligned Teeth
    • Jaw Pain
    • Pregnancy and Dental Treatment
  • Treatments Offered
    • Implants
    • All on four or more
    • Tooth Whitening
    • Invisalign and Orthodontics
    • Tooth Coloured Fillings
    • Veneers Onlays and Inlays
    • Crowns and Bridges
    • Dentures
    • Root Canal Therapy
    • Wisdom Teeth Removal
    • Gum Procedures
  • Technology
    • CEREC
    • Microscopes
    • Digital Photography
    • Cone Beam
    • OPG
    • Air Abrasives and Powder Jet Cleaning
    • Sedation
    • Sterilisation
  • News and Gallery
  • Contact