Without professional treatment, a cavity will inevitably start to spread bacterial decay throughout the tooth. As time goes by, this could compromise so much of the tooth that a significant portion fractures away. If tooth decay has penetrated deep into the root, it could also lead to total tooth loss or a treatment-based extraction. Fortunately, Dr. Michael Shnayder and the... read more »

Tooth decay is a serious condition that afflicts the health of millions of Americans’ teeth each year. It is primarily caused when poor oral hygiene habits allow the bacteria in your mouth to compromise an area of tooth enamel. If you procrastinate treatment, the decay will inevitably exacerbate as more and more healthy elements of the tooth are lost. In... read more »