Shindang-dong Dental Clinic: Focusing on Cavity Treatment, Root Canal Treatment, and Preserving Natural Teeth

Shindang-dong Dental Clinic: Focusing on Cavity Treatment, Root Canal Treatment, and Preserving Natural Teeth

If you were to name the most common illness worldwide, the common cold would likely be the first thing that comes to mind. However, cavities, a prevalent oral disease, occur almost as frequently as the common cold. In fact, the largest proportion of patients visiting Shindang-dong Dental Clinic require cavity treatment and root canal therapy.

Cavities are so common that it’s said while some people may never get one, no one gets a cavity only once. They also have a tendency to occur in a chain reaction once they start. Therefore, if you notice symptoms that suggest a cavity, it’s crucial to visit Shindang-dong Dental Clinic as soon as possible for appropriate treatment, rather than delaying due to fear of the dentist.

Since humans consume food to absorb energy for bodily functions, there will always be food debris in the mouth. While thorough brushing helps remove this, it's difficult to completely eliminate food particles lodged between teeth or between teeth and gums, where toothbrush bristles can't reach.

When these leftover food particles in the mouth combine with bacteria thriving in the mouth and saliva, they produce acid. This acid then corrodes the teeth, a condition known as dental caries, or cavities.

When a cavity first develops on the enamel, the outermost layer of the tooth, there are often no specific symptoms, so many people don't realize they have a cavity for some time. In this early stage, cavities are usually discovered during regular oral check-ups, scaling appointments, or visits for other oral conditions. At Shindang-dong Dental Clinic, such early-stage cavities can be treated simply with resin.

Over time, a cavity in the enamel gradually corrodes the tooth and expands into the dentin, located beneath the enamel. At this stage, you may experience sensitivity or a tingling sensation when chewing food or consuming cold items, along with mild tooth pain. This is often when sensitive individuals seek cavity treatment at Shindang-dong Dental Clinic, and treatment can be done using onlays or inlays.

Fortunately, if treated at stages 1-2, cavity treatment at Shindang-dong Dental Clinic can be relatively simple and affordable. However, if left untreated, the cavity will corrode the dentin and spread to the pulp, which contains the tooth's nerves. At this point, you'll experience severe tooth pain, sensitivity, and tingling even without eating, and in severe cases, it can lead to unbearable headaches.

At this stage, the pulp is already contaminated and inflamed by the cavity, requiring more complex root canal treatment at Shindang-dong Dental Clinic to preserve and save the natural tooth. This also increases the treatment duration and cost.

Moreover, when root canal treatment is performed, the natural tooth is already more than 50% damaged by the cavity. After removing the inflammation and decay from the affected tooth, the natural tooth itself is often too weak to chew food effectively. Therefore, it's necessary to place a crown-shaped prosthesis made of gold, porcelain, or zirconia over it to preserve the remaining natural tooth and restore its chewing function.

At Bareunyoung Dental Clinic in Shindang-dong, when root canal treatment is necessary during cavity treatment, we help preserve natural teeth through MTA root canal therapy. MTA root canal therapy is a method of treating tooth nerves using MTA material. Due to the excellent biocompatibility and sealing properties of MTA, this technique is effective in resolving various nerve-related issues better than traditional root canal materials.

However, since the location, extent, progression, and pattern of cavities vary for each patient, a good prognosis can only be expected by carefully examining the patient's oral condition and performing cavity or root canal treatment tailored to their individual stage of progression.

At Bareunyoung Dental Clinic in Shindang-dong, we use 3D CT precision diagnostic equipment to meticulously examine the patient's oral cavity. Based on this data, we prioritize preserving natural teeth and proceed with cavity and root canal treatments.

Furthermore, for those who delay cavity or root canal treatment due to concerns about pain during dental procedures, Bareunyoung Dental Clinic in Shindang-dong offers digital pain-free anesthesia to reduce discomfort.

At Bareunyoung Dental Clinic in Shindang-dong, all dental consultations, procedures, and aftercare are personally overseen by the lead dentist, a board-certified specialist in integrated dentistry, who provides 1:1 responsible care. We always strive to ensure stable dental treatment. With extensive experience and expertise in various treatments, including cavity and root canal therapy, gum disease treatment, wisdom tooth extraction, whitening, and complex implant procedures, we offer one-stop dental care.

Bareunyoung Dental Clinic in Shindang-dong is located on the 2nd floor of a building just a 1-minute walk from Yaksu Station Exit 6. For patients with busy schedules who might delay dental treatment, we offer evening hours every Tuesday and Thursday. You can make a quicker appointment by using Naver Reservations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do cavities occur?

Cavities are a disease where teeth corrode due to acid produced when leftover food particles and bacteria in the mouth combine. They can form when food debris remains between teeth or at the gum line, areas difficult for toothbrush bristles to reach.

What are the early symptoms of a cavity and how is it treated?

In the early stages, cavities often have no specific symptoms, making them hard to detect. They are usually discovered during oral check-ups, and at Shindang-dong Dental Clinic, they can be simply treated with resin. Early detection is crucial.

What treatment is needed if a cavity becomes severe?

If a cavity spreads beyond the dentin to the pulp (nerve), root canal treatment is necessary. At Shindang-dong Dental Clinic, we focus on treating the contaminated pulp and preserving the natural tooth through MTA root canal therapy.

What type of prosthesis is needed after root canal treatment?

After root canal treatment, a prosthesis is needed to protect the damaged natural tooth and restore its function. A crown-shaped prosthesis made of materials like gold, porcelain, or zirconia is placed over the tooth to preserve it.

I'm worried about pain during dental treatment. Is there a solution?

Yes, at Bareunyoung Dental Clinic in Shindang-dong, we use digital pain-free anesthesia to reduce discomfort during dental procedures. This helps patients receive cavity and root canal treatments more comfortably.