Here are some of the major issues you might be affected by:
1. A cavity gets bigger over time:
A Cavity doesn't stop on its own. It continues to spread deeper into the tooth. This cavity needs a dental filling to stop expanding. A small filling that could have taken only 15 min can turn into a large filling or a crown or even a root canal. The longer you wait, the more tooth structure you lose.
2. Enhanced Pain and Sensitivity of the Teeth
A tiny cavity might not be painful, but as decay worsens, you might begin to feel:
- Heat or cold sensitivity
- Discomfort when biting
- Abrupt, severe toothaches
This is your tooth's alert that something is wrong with the nerve.
3. Increased Danger of Dental Infection
Bacteria may cause a serious infection if decay gets to your tooth's inner pulp.
This may result in:
Swelling
Abscess (swelling filled with pus)
Severe discomfort
A fever
Requirement for root canal therapy
If left untreated, an infection may even spread to other parts of the body.
4. End up needing a Root canal
What started with a simple dental filling may turn into these following treatments:
- Root canal treatment
- Crown Placement
- Tooth Extraction
Delaying this simple dental filling may increase treatment up to 5 to 10 times
5. Damage spreads to nearby teeth
Bacteria tends to multiply when there is a suitable environment around it. In our mouth bacteria expands, and with this bacteria, the cavity expands too. A single untreated tooth can affect:
- Gum health
- Adjacent health
- Overall oral hygiene
6. Risk of Tooth Fracture:
As decay weakens the tooth structure, the tooth becomes brittle. You may suddenly experience the following issues:
- Cracks
- Chipped tooth
- Full tooth structure
In many cases, fractured teeth cannot be saved and need an extraction to save other teeth from getting infected.
7. Bad breath and oral hygiene problems:
Untreated cavities may cause:
- Persistent bad breath
- Bad taste in mouth
- Bacteria buildup
- Difficulty chewing
These issues will have their effect on daily routines and also affect your confidence too.
Conclusion:
Getting a dental filling on time is quick, affordable, painless and preventive for many severe issues. Delaying treatment may lead to root canals, cavities, infections or even tooth loss. As prevention is always better than cure Getting a dental filling on time or during your routine dental checkup may help you avoid many of the above-listed issues and make you smile with confidence.